underresearch/ˌʌndəɹɪˈsɜː(ɹ)tʃ/EtymologyBack-formation from underresearched. By surface analysis, under- + research.underresearch means insufficient-in-extent research. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.nounInsufficient-in-extent research.“The authors begin by making a compelling case for why ethnic/racial identity is an important construct to study as a potential contributor to achievement pathways. They point to the established links of this construct with adolescent and young adult populations [Ogbu & Herbert, 1998; Spencer, 1999; Steele, 1997] and note the problem of undertheorizing and underresearch in middle childhood.”verbNot to research to a sufficient extent.“Development of a drug that will save lives today and generate immediate profits but years later pose grave risks to users will get the manager-developer promoted and keep stockholders—who are unaware of the risks a decade to come—happy. The manager may not even take time to become acquainted with those risks, or may underresearch them.”