underfunding
|un-der-fund-ing|
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/ˌʌndərˈfʌndɪŋ/
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/ˌʌndəˈfʌndɪŋ/
(underfund)
insufficient financial support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underfund' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficient' and the root 'fund' meaning 'to provide financial resources'.
Historical Evolution
'Underfund' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'fund' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide less money than needed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of providing insufficient financial resources.
The underfunding of public schools has led to a decline in educational quality.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45