noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A subplot; a plot that is not the main plot of a story.

   "I have not been able to discover the source of the very curious underplot of The Captives."

2. 2
   A secret scheme or trick.

Verb

1. 1
   To form secret schemes or plots. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

artificecabalcollusioncomplicityconfederacyconnivance

Example

More examples

"I have not been able to discover the source of the very curious underplot of The Captives."

Etymology

From under- + plot.

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