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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

underused en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Used less than normal or desirable.
    • Underused neuronal pathways are pruned back, as are underused patches of mycelium. 2020, Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life, page 192:
    • This is reflected in the sterling work of community rail, mobilising volunteers and stakeholders to revitalise underused station buildings and engage with their local community. 2020 December 2, Anthony Lambert, “Reimagining Railway Stations”, in Rail, page 39:

Antonyms

overused

Coordinates

oft-used · little-used · unused

underused en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (form-of, participle, past) simple past and past participle of underuse
    form of underuse