Understate
Word | UNDERSTATE |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | un der state |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Understate"
What do we mean by understate?
To state with less completeness or truth than seems warranted by the facts. transitive verb
To express with restraint or lack of emphasis, especially ironically or for rhetorical effect. transitive verb
To state (a quantity, for example) that is too low. transitive verb
To state or represent less strongly than the truth will admit; state too low: as, to understate an evil.
To say less than the full truth.
To state or represent less strongly than may be done truthfully. transitive verb
To state something with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay. verb
To state something with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony. verb
To state a quantity that is too low. verb
Represent as less significant or important verb
To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
To state (something) with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
To state a quantity that is too low.
A condition in which the front tires of car lose traction while cornering, causing the vehicle to turn less than desired basically, your car will go straight instead of turning the risk of understeer can be decreased by a) lowering corner entry speed b) turning less/turning more smoothly c) trail braking Urban Dictionary
Not overstable, not under stable, just stable Urban Dictionary
A form of Aesthetic involving the subtle hints or images associated to a certain piece of pop culture, such as Star Wars, Anime, Game of Thrones, etc. The idea is for it to be visually pleasing to anyone, yet only those who also have observed the source material understand the meaning, if there is any meaning to that particular piece. Urban Dictionary
When the front wheels of a car lose traction during turning, causing the car to turn much less than intended. Also known as the most annoying thing in the history of cars Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Understate
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The word "understate" in example sentences
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