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Meaning of 'undercurrent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Undercurrent [ a.]
- Running beneath the surface; hidden.
2 . Undercurrent [ n.]
- A current below the surface of water, sometimes flowing in a contrary direction to that on the surface.
- Hence, figuratively, a tendency of feeling, opinion, or the like, in a direction contrary to what is publicly shown; an unseen influence or tendency; as, a strong undercurrent of sentiment in favor of a prisoner.

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