undertone

Meanings

• Noun

  A subtle suggestion or implication, often unintended or unconscious.

  - "The salesperson's undertone of disdain was apparent to the customer."
  - "The politician's undertone of apology during his speech was not sincere."

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Antonyms

overtone , accent , accentuate

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Synonyms

de-emphasize , downplay

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with undertone
tone , gone , mone , phone , alone

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Variants

List of all variants of undertone that leads to same result
undertone , undertones

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English underton, from undertonge, from under + tone.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'undertone' has been used in music since at least the 15th century.

2. In chemistry, an undertone is a secondary harmonic in a complex wave.

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Related Concepts

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1. subtext: Similar concept to undertone, but often refers to intentional, unspoken meanings.

2. implication: The suggested meaning or consequence of an action or statement.

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Culture

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In literature, the undertone can add depth and complexity to characters and their motivations. In music, it can refer to the underlying harmony or bassline.

How to Memorize "undertone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a subtle shift in tone or attitude, like a change in the color of the water beneath the surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a hidden or unspoken meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'under the tone' to remember the definition.

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