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Undercurrent Definition & Meaning

undercurrent
noun
  1. a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
  2. a current below the surface of a fluid

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Frequently asked questions

What does undercurrent mean?
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning a current below the surface of a fluid
What part of speech is undercurrent?
Undercurrent is a noun.
How many definitions does undercurrent have?
Undercurrent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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