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Etymology 1

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unterstellen (to assume, to impute) +‎ -ung

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Unterstellung f (genitive Unterstellung, plural Unterstellungen)

  1. subordination
    Synonyms: Unterstellsein, Unterordnung, Subordination
  2. assumption, presumption, imputation, insinuation
    Synonyms: Anschuldigung, Beschuldigung, Bezichtigung
Usage notes
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  • The term Unterstellung in the sense of subordination or assumption is pronounced by putting the main stress on the third syllable; compare also "unterstellen".
Declension
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Etymology 2

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unterstellen (to put beneath, to shelter under) +‎ -ung

Noun

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Unterstellung f (genitive Unterstellung, plural Unterstellungen)

  1. safekeeping, custody, depositing (temporary storing in a sheltered place)
    Synonyms: Unterstellen, Verwahrung
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  • The term Unterstellung in the sense of temporary storing is pronounced by putting the main stress on the first syllable; compare also "unterstellen".

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