underdose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inadequate dose (of a medication).
  2. An inadequate amount of something.
verb
  1. To administer an inadequate dose (to someone or to oneself).
  2. To administer an inadequate dose of (a medication).
  3. To use a scant or inadequate amount of an ingredient or product.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

underdose underdoses under-dose underdosing underdosed

Etymology

From under- + dose, by analogy with overdose.

Antonyms

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