underpacking
|un-der-pack-ing|
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/ˌʌndərˈpækɪŋ/
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/ˌʌndəˈpækɪŋ/
(underpack)
insufficient packing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underpack' originates from English, combining the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below or insufficient' with 'pack' meaning 'to fill or load.'
Historical Evolution
'underpack' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pack below capacity,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of packing insufficiently or inadequately.
She realized she was underpacking for the trip when she ran out of clothes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42