underbuilding
|un-der-build-ing|
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/ˈʌndərˌbɪldɪŋ/
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/ˈʌndəˌbɪldɪŋ/
(underbuild)
below ground construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underbuilding' originates from the combination of 'under-' meaning 'below' and 'building' meaning 'structure'.
Historical Evolution
'underbuilding' evolved from the Old English word 'under' and the Middle English word 'bilding', eventually becoming the modern English word 'underbuilding'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'constructing below ground level', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of constructing a building or structure below the ground level.
The underbuilding of the new subway station is progressing smoothly.
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Last updated: 2025/06/06 22:38