Word: understudy
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: un
der
stud
y
Definition: To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.
Morphemes:
Affix: under-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind.
Affix: study
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: studēre
Language: la
Decoded: studere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I study, I apply myself to learning