Undersized: meaning, definitions and examples

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undersized

 

[ หŒสŒndษ™rหˆsaษชzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size description

The term 'undersized' refers to something that is smaller than the standard or expected size. This can apply to objects, clothing, or even people. When an item is described as undersized, it often indicates that it does not meet the normal size requirements for its category. This can lead to challenges in usability or effectiveness, especially in clothing where fit is important. The term can also be used in various fields such as construction, where materials must meet specific dimensions.

Synonyms

diminutive, insufficient, petite, small

Examples of usage

  • The undersized shirt did not fit him well.
  • They had to replace the undersized pipes with larger ones.
  • The undersized dog struggled to keep up with the larger breeds.
  • She bought an undersized sweater thinking it would shrink in the wash.

Translations

Translations of the word "undersized" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pequeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterdimensioniert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะฝั–ะฐั‚ัŽั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niedostateczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐใ•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-dimensionnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pequeรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผรงรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญtill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆะบะตะฝั‚ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pequeรฑo

Etymology

The word 'undersized' is a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'under-' and the adjective 'sized.' The prefix 'under-' originates from Old English 'under,' meaning 'beneath or below.' The term 'size' comes from the Latin word 'sizers,' which relates to measurement. Originally, 'undersized' emerged in the English language in the 20th century, gained traction within manufacturing and fashion industries, where precision in dimensions could directly affect the functionality and appeal of products. Over time, it expanded beyond tangible objects to include social contexts, as judgments about inadequacy in size often reflect broader societal expectations.