Underpart: meaning, definitions and examples
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underpart
[ ˈʌndərpɑrt ]
anatomy/object
The term 'underpart' typically refers to the lower or beneath section of an object or structure. In anatomy, it can describe the lower parts of an organism, such as the belly of an animal or the underside of a leaf. This term can also be used in various fields, such as in construction to denote the lower segments of a building or in textiles to indicate the underside of a fabric or garment. Understanding the underparts of these items can provide insight into their function and design.
Synonyms
base, bottom, foundation, underside
Examples of usage
- The underpart of the bird was a vibrant shade of blue.
- Inspect the underpart of the structure for any signs of damage.
- The fabric's underpart has a different texture and feel.
- In his research, he focused on the ecological role of underparts of various plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "underpart" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parte inferior
🇮🇳 अधीन भाग
🇩🇪 Unterteil
🇮🇩 bagian bawah
🇺🇦 нижня частина
🇵🇱 część dolna
🇯🇵 下部
🇫🇷 partie inférieure
🇪🇸 parte inferior
🇹🇷 alt kısım
🇰🇷 하부
🇸🇦 الجزء السفلي
🇨🇿 dolní část
🇸🇰 dolná časť
🇨🇳 下部分
🇸🇮 spodnji del
🇮🇸 neðri hluti
🇰🇿 төменгі бөлік
🇬🇪 ქვედა ნაწილი
🇦🇿 aşağı hissə
🇲🇽 parte inferior
Etymology
The word 'underpart' combines 'under', a preposition originating from Old English 'under' meaning 'beneath or lower than', and 'part', stemming from the Latin 'partem', the accusative form of 'pars', meaning 'a piece or segment'. The usage of 'under' has evolved over time to describe various aspects of position and location, including spatial relationships, while 'part' has remained associated with segments or components of a whole. The compound term gradually entered the English lexicon, gaining relevance across multiple disciplines such as biology, construction, and textiles by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is commonly used in descriptive contexts to specify lower sections in both physical objects and abstract concepts.