UNDERWRITTEN Meaning and
Definition
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Underwritten is the past participle form of the verb "underwrite." The term "underwrite" has multiple meanings depending on the context, but generally refers to the act of making a commitment by assuming financial responsibility or providing funds to support an event, venture, or project. In financial contexts, underwriting involves the evaluation and assumption of risk for a potential investment or insurance policy.
Specifically, when something is underwritten, it means that an individual or institution has agreed to provide financial support or guarantee the issuance of a specific financial instrument, such as an insurance policy, bond issuance, or stock offering. The underwriter carries out a comprehensive assessment of the risk associated with the venture and offers protection against potential losses or risks that may arise.
In insurance, underwriting is the process by which an insurer evaluates and assesses risks associated with an applicant and decides whether to provide coverage and at what cost. If an insurance policy is underwritten, it means that the underwriter has examined the risks associated with the policyholder and has agreed to provide coverage based on their assessment.
Overall, underwritten is commonly used to describe a financial commitment or guarantee provided by an individual or institution for a specific event, project, or financial instrument, indicating that the risks associated have been thoroughly evaluated and absorbed or protected against.
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Subscribed, as a name in writing.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of UNDERWRITTEN
The word "underwritten" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "under" and "write".
- The word "under" comes from Old English "under" or "und" meaning "beneath" or "below". It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic language.
- The word "write" comes from Old English "wrītan" which means "to incise, engrave", or "to draw (characters or letters)". It also finds its origin in the Proto-Germanic language.
When combined, the word "underwritten" takes on a specific meaning related to the act of insuring or guaranteeing a financial risk.
Similar spelling words for UNDERWRITTEN
- underside,
- underdown,
- underline,
- undercarriage,
- understate,
- underwrite,
- undertide,
- underwriter,
- underprice,
- underrate,
- underweight,
- underling,
- undernourish,
- undersize,
- under attack,
- underlying,
- underwear,
- underwater,
- undermine,
- underwing,
- underpart,
- undersign,
- under fire,
- undershirt,
- underskirt,
- underquote.
Conjugate verb Underwritten
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have underwritten
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would have underwritten
he/she/it
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been underwriting
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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underwrite
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let´s underwrite
to underwrite
PAST
I
underwrote
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PAST CONTINUOUS
I
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PAST PARTICIPLE
underwritten
PAST PERFECT
I
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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PRESENT
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underwrite
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underwrite
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underwrites
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underwrite
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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