"underdefined" meaning in English

See underdefined in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more underdefined [comparative], most underdefined [superlative]
Etymology: under- + defined Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|under|defined}} under- + defined Head templates: {{en-adj}} underdefined (comparative more underdefined, superlative most underdefined)
  1. Inadequately defined.
    Sense id: en-underdefined-en-adj-SCrzb22A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with under-

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