underpainting

un·der·paint·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-der-peyn-ting]
- /ˈʌn dərˌpeɪn tɪŋ/
- /ˌʌndəpˈeɪntɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der-peyn-ting]
- /ˈʌn dərˌpeɪn tɪŋ/

Definitions of underpainting word

noun underpainting the first coat of paint, especially the initial painting on a canvas in which the major areas, tones, colors, and forms are indicated in mass. 1
noun underpainting the first layer in a painting, indicating the design and main areas of light and shade 0

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Origin of underpainting

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; under- + painting

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Parts of speech for Underpainting

noun

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underpainting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

underpainting usage trend in Literature

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