underinvest
|un/der/in/vest|
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/ˌʌndərɪnˈvɛst/
insufficient investment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underinvest' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficiently' and the verb 'invest' from Latin 'investire', meaning 'to clothe'.
Historical Evolution
'underinvest' was formed by combining the prefix 'under-' with the verb 'invest', which evolved from the Latin 'investire'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to invest insufficiently', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to invest less money than is necessary or appropriate.
The company has been criticized for underinvesting in research and development.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 18:45