underpromote

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To promote inadequately.
  • (chess) To promote (a pawn that has crossed the board) to a less powerful piece than a queen, sometimes strategically useful.

Etymology

Prefix from English promote (advance in rank status).

Origin

English

promote

Gloss

advance in rank status

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