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English

underpart

|un/der/part|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈʌndərˌpɑrt/

🇬🇧

/ˈʌndəˌpɑːt/

lower section

Etymology
Etymology Information

'underpart' originates from Middle English, combining 'under' meaning 'below' and 'part' meaning 'portion'.

Historical Evolution

'underpart' evolved from the Middle English word 'underpart', maintaining its meaning through to modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the lower portion of something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the lower or underneath part of something.

The bird's underparts were a lighter shade than its back.

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Last updated: 2025/02/06 16:38