underthought
|un-der-thought|
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/ˈʌndərˌθɔt/
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/ˈʌndəˌθɔːt/
hidden idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underthought' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'underþoht', where 'under-' meant 'beneath' and 'þoht' meant 'thought'.
Historical Evolution
'underþoht' transformed into the Middle English word 'underthoght', and eventually became the modern English word 'underthought'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a thought beneath the surface', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a secondary or underlying thought or idea that is not immediately apparent.
The underthought of his speech was that he was not satisfied with the current situation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45