undersupplied
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/ˌʌndərsəˈplaɪd/
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/ˌʌndəsəˈplaɪd/
(undersupply)
insufficient provision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undersupplied' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'not enough' and the word 'supply' from Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up'.
Historical Evolution
'undersupplied' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'supply', which was used in Middle English as 'supplyen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fully provided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not provided with enough of something.
The hospital was undersupplied with essential medicines.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45