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Definition of underpowered

underpowered

/ˌʌndərˈpaʊərd/
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• adjective

1

Provided with less mechanical or electrical power than is necessary for efficient operation.

Example

"The small van felt noticeably underpowered when climbing the steep mountain pass with a full load."

2

In statistics and experimental research, having a sample size too small to reliably detect a meaningful effect.

Example

"The clinical trial was statistically underpowered, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions about the treatment's efficacy."

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• Rhymes for underpowered

• Nearby Words

underplay
underpopulated
underpopulation
underpowered
underpraised
underprepared
underprice

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underpowered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underpowered
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