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undertone vs meaning

meaning vs undertone

undertone and meaning both are nouns.

undertone is not an adjective while meaning is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
undertone Yes No No No
meaning Yes Yes No No
As nouns, meaning is a hypernym of undertone; that is, meaning is a word with a broader meaning than undertone:
  • undertone: a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
  • meaning: the idea that is intended
Other hypernyms of undertone include substance.
undertone (noun) meaning (noun)
a pale or subdued color the idea that is intended
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning the message that is intended or expressed or signified
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
undertone (adjective) meaning (adjective)
rich in significance or implication
Difference between undertone and meaning

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