undervalued
|un-der-val-ued|
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/ˌʌndərˈvæljuːd/
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/ˌʌndəˈvæljuːd/
(undervalue)
assign too low a value
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undervalue' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the word 'value' from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be worth'.
Historical Evolution
'undervalue' evolved from the Middle English word 'undervaluen', which combined 'under' and 'value'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assign a lower worth', 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 'undervalue'.
The company undervalued its assets.
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Adjective 1
having a lower value than is deserved or expected.
The stock is currently undervalued in the market.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45