underactive en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From under- + active.
Meanings
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Less than normally active.
Thus a person with an underactive thyroid can gain weight even on a low-calorie diet.
1989 Apr, John A. McDougall, “Healthy by Choice”, in Vegetarian Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most underactive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more underactive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |