understating
|un/der/stat/ing|
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/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪŋ/
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/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪŋ/
(understate)
subtle expression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'understate' originates from English, combining 'under-' meaning 'below' and 'state' meaning 'to express'.
Historical Evolution
'understate' evolved from the Middle English word 'staten', which meant 'to declare'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to express something below its actual value', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'understate'.
She is understating the impact of her work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40