underfurnished
|un-der-fur-nished|
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/ˌʌndərˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/ˌʌndəˈfɜːnɪʃt/
insufficiently furnished
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underfurnished' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'not enough' and the word 'furnished' from Old French 'furnir', meaning 'to supply'.
Historical Evolution
'furnir' transformed into the English word 'furnish', and eventually became part of the modern English word 'underfurnished'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'furnish' meant 'to supply', and over time, 'underfurnished' evolved to mean 'lacking sufficient furniture'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking sufficient furniture or furnishings.
The apartment was underfurnished, with only a bed and a table.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 01:41