underfilled
|un/der/filled|
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/ˌʌndərˈfɪld/
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/ˌʌndəˈfɪld/
(underfill)
not fully filled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underfill' originates from the combination of 'under-' meaning 'below' and 'fill' meaning 'to make full'.
Historical Evolution
'underfill' was formed in modern English by combining 'under' and 'fill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill below the required level', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not filled to the desired or required level.
The glass was underfilled, leaving the customer dissatisfied.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41