understrength en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *-tér Proto-Indo-European *h₁entér Proto-Indo-European *h₂én Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-? Proto-Indo-European *-dʰi ? Proto-Indo-European *(H)n̥dʰí Proto-Indo-European *-ér Proto-Indo-European *(H)n̥dʰér Proto-Germanic *under Proto-West Germanic *undar Old English under- Middle English under- English under- English strength English understrength From under- + strength.
Meanings
- Lacking in number (of a military unit, sport team, etc.)
- Lacking in strength or durability (of a material or structure)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most understrength | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more understrength | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |