underfinanced
|un-der-fi-nanced|
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/ˌʌndərˈfaɪnænst/
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/ˌʌndəˈfaɪnænst/
(underfinance)
insufficient funding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underfinanced' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficient' and the word 'finance' from Old French 'financer', which meant 'to pay a ransom'.
Historical Evolution
'finance' changed from the Old French word 'financer' and eventually became the modern English word 'finance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'finance' meant 'to pay a ransom', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'management of money'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking sufficient financial resources or funding.
The project was underfinanced, leading to delays.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 14:10