underword
underword · underwords
A word placed below another, either literally or metaphorically: a subtextA word placed below another, either literally or metaphorically: a subtext; an inadequate or subordinate term or description; a secret word or phrase; a watchword
Meaning
1 sensesA word placed below another, either literally or metaphorically: a subtext; an inadequate or subordinate term or description; a secret word or phrase; a watchword
Origin
From under- + word.From under- + word.
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Forms
plural: underwords| Singular | underword |
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| Plural | underwords |
regular