underutilize
|un-der-u-ti-lize|
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/ˌʌndərˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/
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/ˌʌndəˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/
insufficient use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underutilize' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'utilize' meaning 'to make use of'.
Historical Evolution
'underutilize' was formed by combining 'under-' with 'utilize', which itself comes from the Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to use less than fully', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35