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- [uhn-der-kwoht]
- /ˌʌn dərˈkwoʊt/
- /ˌʌn.də.ˈkwəʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-kwoht]
- /ˌʌn dərˈkwoʊt/
Definitions of underquote word
- verb with object underquote to offer (stocks, merchandise, etc.) at a price lower than the market price or some other quoted price; offer at a price reduced by (a specified amount). 1
- verb with object underquote to quote a price lower than that of (a specified competitor). 1
- verb underquote to offer for sale (securities, goods, or services) at a price lower than the market price 0
- verb underquote to quote a price lower than that quoted by (another) 0
- verb transitive underquote to quote (goods) at a price lower than another price or than the market price 0
- verb transitive underquote to quote a lower price than (other sellers) 0
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Origin of underquote
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; under- + quote
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Parts of speech for Underquote
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
underquote popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
underquote usage trend in Literature
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