undergetting

The process or situation of obtaining less than what is expected or due.

Noun

  1. The process or situation of obtaining less than what is expected or due.
    • Undergetting may be made up at any time during the term. - 1902, Solicitors' journal and reporter: Volume 46

Origin

From underget + -ing.

Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of underget

Origin

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.