underproductivity

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English

Etymology

From under- +‎ productivity.

Pronunciation

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Noun

underproductivity (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being underproductive.
    • 2008 April 2, “Equal Time for Mental Health Care”, in New York Times:
      Philosophical and biological questions aside, mental illnesses cost billions in health care costs, disability benefits, economic underproductivity, the criminal justice system and foster care, among others.