understock
|un/der/stock|
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/ˌʌndərˈstɒk/
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/ˌʌndəˈstɒk/
insufficient supply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'understock' originates from the combination of 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'less than' and 'stock' meaning 'supply or inventory'.
Historical Evolution
'understock' evolved from the Old English word 'stocc' meaning 'tree trunk' or 'log', which later came to mean 'supply' or 'inventory'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a physical stock or supply, but over time it evolved to mean having less than the required amount of stock.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to supply with less stock than is needed or required.
The store was understocked with winter coats, leading to a shortage during the cold season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45