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un⋅der⋅weight

[adj. uhn-der-weyt; n. uhn-der-weyt]
–adjective
1. weighing less than is usual, required, or proper.
–noun
2. deficiency in weight below a standard or requirement.

Origin:
1590–1600; under- + weight
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underweight 
1899, from under- + weight.
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Main Entry: un·der·weight
Pronunciation: -'wAt
Function: adjective
: weighing less than the normal amount <underweight children>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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underweight un·der·weight (ŭn'dər-wāt')
adj.
Weighing less than is normal, healthy, or required. n.
Insufficiency of weight.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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