underfinance
|un/der/fi/nance|
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/ˌʌndərˈfaɪnæns/
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/ˌʌndəˈfaɪnæns/
insufficient funding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underfinance' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficient' and the word 'finance' from Old French 'financer', meaning 'to pay a ransom'.
Historical Evolution
'underfinance' combines the prefix 'under-' with 'finance', which evolved from the Old French 'financer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide insufficient funds', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to provide insufficient financial resources or funding to a project, organization, or individual.
The startup failed because it was underfinanced from the beginning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 07:03