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underproduction

/ˌʌndɚpɹədˈʌkʃən/ noun

The production of an insufficient amount.

Word Origin Produce literally means 'to lead forward' — from Latin 'pro-' (forward) and 'ducere' (to lead). Underproduction is not leading enough forward, producing too little. The root 'ducere' is everywhere: conduct (lead together), deduce (lead down), introduce (lead into), and even seduce (lead aside). The under- prefix indicates insufficient output.

noun The production of an insufficient amount. countable

The underproduction of vaccines led to shortages in many developing countries.

(名词) 生产不足；产量不足

疫苗产量不足导致许多发展中国家出现短缺。

(sustantivo) La producción de una cantidad insuficiente.

La producción insuficiente de vacunas provocó escasez en muchos países en desarrollo.

(nom) sous-production; production insuffisante [Production d'une quantité insuffisante par rapport aux besoins ou à la demande.]

L'underproduction de vaccins a entraîné des pénuries dans de nombreux pays en développement.

(Substantiv) Unterproduktion [die Herstellung einer zu geringen Menge (eines Produkts), sodass der Bedarf nicht gedeckt wird]

Die **underproduction** von Impfstoffen führte in vielen Entwicklungsländern zu Engpässen.

(名詞) 量が不十分な生産

ワクチンの生産不足により、多くの発展途上国で品薄状態が生じた。

(substantivo) subprodução; produção insuficiente [A produção de uma quantidade insuficiente.]

A **subprodução** de vacinas levou à escassez em muitos países em desenvolvimento.

Synonyms: shortfall deficiency deficit shortage undersupply famine Antonyms: overproduction surplus glut excess
Word parts: under + pro + duct + ion

Related words

produce product productive producer duct

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