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Meaning
Verb
●
In Acting:
To study or know a role to such an
extent
as to
be able to
replace
the
normal
performer
when required.
●
In Acting:
To
act
as an
understudy
(to someone).
●
In Acting:
To
act
in a
similar
manner
to some known person.
Noun
●
In Acting, Occupations & People:
A
performer
who
understudies
; a standby.
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Origin
understudy
English
study
English
studie
Middle English (1100-1500)
estudier
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
studere
Latin
studium
Latin
studeo
Latin
under-
English
Sourced from
Etym
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