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underdose.

An inadequate dose (of a medication).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An inadequate dose (of a medication).

  2. An inadequate amount of something.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From under- + dose, by analogy with overdose.

verb
  1. To administer an inadequate dose (to someone or to oneself).

    intransitive · transitive
  2. To administer an inadequate dose of (a medication).

    transitive
  3. To use a scant or inadequate amount of an ingredient or product.

    figuratively · intransitive
Where this word comes from

From under- + dose, by analogy with overdose.

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