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| un·der·tone [ úndər tn ] (plural un·der·tones) |
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1. underlying quality or element: something that is suggested or implied rather than stated openly
 undertones of menace
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2. low tone: a quiet, subdued, or background tone, especially of the voice
 He spoke in an undertone.
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3. muted color: a subdued color
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