underpowered

pow·ered

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pou-erd]
- /ˈpaʊ ərd/
- /ɪndəˈpaʊəd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-erd]
- /ˈpaʊ ərd/

Definitions of underpowered word

adjective underpowered (of a machine, vehicle, etc.) having a specified fuel or prime mover: a gasoline-powered engine; an engine-powered pump. 1
adjective underpowered lacking or low in power 0

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Origin of underpowered

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; power + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Underpowered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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underpowered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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