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understudied

 

[ ˌʌndərˈstʌdid ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

academic research

The term 'understudied' refers to a subject, area, or phenomenon that has not received sufficient attention or examination in academic research or literature. This lack of study may lead to a gap in knowledge, limiting our understanding of the topic. Understudied topics often include marginalized groups, lesser-known regions, or niche subjects that do not attract mainstream interest. Addressing such gaps can be crucial for a comprehensive understanding of various fields.

Synonyms

neglected, overlooked, unexamined

Examples of usage

  • The effects of climate change on marine life are understudied.
  • Many cultural practices in isolated communities remain understudied.
  • Understudied diseases can pose risks to public health.

Translations

Translations of the word "understudied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subestimado

🇮🇳 कम अध्ययन किया गया

🇩🇪 unterstudiert

🇮🇩 kurang dipelajari

🇺🇦 недостатньо вивчений

🇵🇱 niedostatecznie badany

🇯🇵 十分に研究されていない

🇫🇷 sous-étudié

🇪🇸 poco estudiado

🇹🇷 yetersiz çalışılmış

🇰🇷 부족하게 연구된

🇸🇦 غير مدروس بشكل كافٍ

🇨🇿 nedostatečně studovaný

🇸🇰 nedostatočne študovaný

🇨🇳 研究不足的

🇸🇮 nezadostno proučevano

🇮🇸 of lítið rannsakað

🇰🇿 жеткілікті зерттелмеген

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისი შესწავლილი

🇦🇿 yetərincə öyrənilməmiş

🇲🇽 poco estudiado

Etymology

The term 'understudied' combines the prefix 'under-', meaning beneath or not enough, and the past participle 'studied', derived from the Latin word 'studiare' meaning to apply oneself to. The use of 'under-' as a prefix typically indicates an insufficient quantity or degree of something. The word has gained traction in academic discussion since the late 20th century, particularly as scholars began emphasizing the importance of recognizing neglected and overlooked areas of study in various disciplines. As interdisciplinary approaches became more popular, the awareness of understudied populations and topics increased, leading to calls for more inclusive and diverse research agendas.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,496, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.