underfund
|un/der/fund|
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/ˌʌndərˈfʌnd/
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/ˌʌndəˈfʌnd/
insufficient financial support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underfund' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficient' and the word 'fund' from Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom' or 'base'.
Historical Evolution
'underfund' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'fund' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide insufficient financial support,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to provide insufficient funds for a project or organization.
The school was underfunded, leading to a lack of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42