underfill
|un/der/fill|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌʌndərˈfɪl/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈfɪl/
not fully filled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underfill' originates from Old English, specifically the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'fill' meaning 'to make full'.
Historical Evolution
'underfill' changed from the Old English word 'underfyllan' and eventually became the modern English word 'underfill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill below capacity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to fill something to a level below its capacity.
The technician underfilled the container to prevent overflow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42