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undersaturated

undersaturated

6.7
Not enough companies or products in a market so new businesses can grow
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌndərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/
  • Jargon
translation icon : insuficiente
  • Because the market is undersaturated, new competitors can easily attract customers.

Examples

  • The technology sector in this region is still undersaturated, offering many opportunities for startups.

  • Analysts believe the city remains undersaturated with affordable housing options.

  • The market is currently undersaturated with new products.

  • Many areas remain undersaturated in terms of competition.

  • The technology sector in this region is still undersaturated, offering many opportunities for startups.

  • Because the market is undersaturated, new competitors can easily attract customers.

  • Analysts believe the city remains undersaturated with affordable housing options.

Synonyms

short
vsundersaturated
∞ 1.0

Not having enough of what is needed

emphasizes low supply in markets or lack of rivals rather than general lack
inadequate
vsundersaturated
118 4.4

Not enough or not good enough to do what is needed

concerns low quantity or competition rather than poor quality
scarce
vsundersaturated
103 4.8

Not enough of something for people who need it

refers to low presence in markets but not necessarily rarity
insufficient
vsundersaturated
86 3.6

Not enough in amount or quality to meet a need

describes a general lower-than-needed supply or competition
deficient
vsundersaturated
35 4.3

Not having enough of something needed

focuses on overall low market supply rather than missing elements
scanty
vsundersaturated
2 6.6

A small amount or number that is barely enough

means simply less than usual rather than barely acceptable amount
depleted
vsundersaturated
1 4.8

Having almost no supply of something needed, for example energy or water

describes a steady low presence rather than a prior depletion event

Antonyms

oversaturated
1 5.8

Having too much of something for a system or place to handle

How Saturated

saturated
2 3.4
undersaturated
  • Jargon
6.7

Surface Forms

undersaturated positive

Morphology

undersaturated = saturated (transparent) = under + saturate + ed

Formed by prefixing 'under-' to the adjective 'saturated' (as in 'saturated market'); although metaphorical, the negation of 'saturated' is a standard, productive formation.

Etymology

Undersaturated comes from under- and saturate, where saturate means 'to fill' and under- means 'not fully'. So an undersaturated market or area is 'not fully filled' with products, services, or competition, which is why there is room for more businesses or homes.