Word: underuse
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: un
der
use
Definition: The act of using (something) less than expected.
Morphemes:
Affix: under-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind.
Affix: use
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ūtor
Language: la
Decoded: utor
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I use, employ.
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun