underfilling
|un-der-fill-ing|
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/ˌʌndərˈfɪlɪŋ/
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/ˌʌndəˈfɪlɪŋ/
(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' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.
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 company was fined for underfilling their product bottles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42