hypogeum

hy·po·ge·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-jee-uh m, hip-uh-]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈdʒi əm, ˌhɪp ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-jee-uh m, hip-uh-]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈdʒi əm, ˌhɪp ə-/

Definitions of hypogeum word

noun plural hypogeum Ancient Architecture. the underground part of a building, as a vault. 1
noun plural hypogeum an underground burial chamber. 1
noun hypogeum An underground chamber. 1
noun hypogeum an underground vault, esp one used for burials 0
noun hypogeum an underground cellar, vault, tomb, etc. 0
noun hypogeum An underground room or cavern (also used figuratively). 0

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Origin of hypogeum

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < Latin hypogēum < Greek hypógeion underground chamber (neuter of hypógeios underground), equivalent to hypo- hypo- + gê earth + -ion neuter adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Hypogeum

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hypogeum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hypogeum usage trend in Literature

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