Undercapacity

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərkəˈpæsəti/

Definitions of undercapacity

noun a state of not having enough capacity or space to accommodate a certain amount or number

Example Sentences

A1 The school is undercapacity because many students are absent.

A2 The restaurant is undercapacity today, so we should be able to get a table easily.

B1 The hospital is undercapacity, so they are not accepting any new patients at the moment.

B2 The airline industry is currently undercapacity due to the decrease in travel demand.

C1 The city's public transportation system is undercapacity, leading to overcrowding and delays.

C2 The company's manufacturing plant is operating undercapacity, causing a decrease in production output.

Examples of undercapacity in a Sentence

formal The factory is operating at undercapacity due to a decrease in demand for their product.

informal The restaurant is always undercapacity on weekdays, so it's easier to get a table then.

slang The concert was undercapacity, so we were able to sneak into the front row.

figurative Her emotional undercapacity prevented her from fully connecting with others.

Grammatical Forms of undercapacity

• past tense: undercapacity
• plural: undercapacities
• comparative: more undercapacity
• superlative: most undercapacity
• present tense: undercapacity
• future tense: will undercapacity
• perfect tense: have undercapacity
• continuous tense: is undercapacity
• singular: undercapacity
• positive degree: undercapacity
• infinitive: to undercapacity
• gerund: undercapacitying
• participle: undercapacityed

Origin and Evolution of undercapacity

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'undercapacity' originated from the combination of 'under' meaning below or less than and 'capacity' meaning the maximum amount that something can contain or produce.

Evolution of the word: The term 'undercapacity' has evolved to commonly refer to a state where the capacity of a system is not being fully utilized or is inadequate for current demand. It is often used in the context of businesses, industries, and infrastructure.