subcurrent

sub·cur·rent

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-]
- /ˈsʌbˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-]
- /ˈsʌbˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-/

Definition of subcurrent word

noun subcurrent a not clearly revealed or formulated direction of thought, intention, action, etc., underlying what is manifested: His words, though ostensibly friendly, betrayed a subcurrent of hostility. 1

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Origin of subcurrent

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; sub- + current

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Parts of speech for Subcurrent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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subcurrent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

subcurrent usage trend in Literature

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