Undersurface: meaning, definitions and examples

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undersurface

 

[ ˌʌndəˈsɜːfɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of an object

The lower or bottom surface of an object or structure, especially the underside of a vehicle.

Synonyms

bottom surface, lower side

Examples of usage

  • The undersurface of the car was covered in mud.
  • He examined the undersurface of the table to check for any damage.
Context #2 | Noun

of a body of water

The lower part of a body of water, especially the bottom of a sea, lake, or river.

Synonyms

bottom part, lower region

Examples of usage

  • Divers explored the undersurface of the ocean to discover hidden treasures.
  • The undersurface of the lake revealed a variety of aquatic life.

Translations

Translations of the word "undersurface" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superfície inferior

🇮🇳 निचली सतह

🇩🇪 Unterseite

🇮🇩 permukaan bawah

🇺🇦 нижня поверхня

🇵🇱 spodnia powierzchnia

🇯🇵 下面

🇫🇷 surface inférieure

🇪🇸 superficie inferior

🇹🇷 alt yüzey

🇰🇷 하부 표면

🇸🇦 السطح السفلي

🇨🇿 spodní povrch

🇸🇰 spodný povrch

🇨🇳 底面

🇸🇮 spodnja površina

🇮🇸 neðri flötur

🇰🇿 төменгі беті

🇬🇪 ქვედა ზედაპირი

🇦🇿 aşağı səth

🇲🇽 superficie inferior

Word origin

The word 'undersurface' originated from the combination of 'under' and 'surface,' referring to the lower part of an object or body of water. It has been in use since the mid-19th century to describe the underside or lower surface of various structures and natural features. The term underscores the importance of considering the hidden or lower aspects of things, both physically and metaphorically.

See also: resurface, subsurface, surface, surfaces.