underachieved
|un-der-a-chieved|
B2
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvd/
(underachieve)
perform below potential
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underachieve' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'achieve' meaning 'to accomplish'.
Historical Evolution
'underachieve' was formed in modern English by combining 'under-' and 'achieve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to perform below potential', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'underachieve'.
He underachieved in his exams last year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45