under-study

un·der-stud·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der stuhd-ee]
- /ˈʌn dər ˈstʌd i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der stuhd-ee]
- /ˈʌn dər ˈstʌd i/

Definitions of under-study word

verb with object under-study to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary. 1
verb with object under-study to act as understudy to (an actor or actress): to understudy the lead. 1
verb without object under-study to act or work as an understudy. 1
noun plural under-study a performer who learns the role of another in order to serve as a replacement if necessary. 1

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Origin of under-study

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; under- + study

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Parts of speech for Under-study

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Under-study

under-study popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.