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- [fuhnd]
- /fʌnd/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈfʌn.dɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuhnd]
- /fʌnd/
Definitions of underfunded word
- noun underfunded a supply of money or pecuniary resources, as for some purpose: a fund for his education; a retirement fund. 1
- noun underfunded supply; stock: a fund of knowledge; a fund of jewels. 1
- noun underfunded funds, money immediately available; pecuniary resources: to be momentarily without funds. 1
- noun underfunded an organization created to administer or manage a fund, as of money invested or contributed for some special purpose. 1
- verb with object underfunded to provide a fund to pay the interest or principal of (a debt). 1
- verb with object underfunded to convert (general outstanding debts) into a more or less permanent debt, represented by interest-bearing bonds. 1
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Origin of underfunded
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin fundus bottom, estate; replacing fond2 in most of its meanings
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Parts of speech for Underfunded
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pronoun
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determiner
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underfunded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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