What does underaction mean?
Underaction means (obsolete) subplot; a minor event incidental or subsidiary to the main story..
Underaction
/ˌʌndəɹˈækʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) subplot; a minor event incidental or subsidiary to the main story..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) subplot; a minor event incidental or subsidiary to the main story.
- Inefficient action.
Example Sentences
The least and most trivial episodes or underactions […] are parts necessary or convenient to carry on the main design.
Synonyms for underaction
Antonyms for underaction
Related Words
Word Forms
- underactions
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for underaction?
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What is the opposite of underaction?
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How do you use underaction in a sentence?
The least and most trivial episodes or underactions […] are parts necessary or convenient to carry on the main design.
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