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- [suhb-tuh-rey-nee-uh n]
- /ˌsʌb təˈreɪ ni ən/
- /ˌsʌb.tərˈeɪ.ni.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhb-tuh-rey-nee-uh n]
- /ˌsʌb təˈreɪ ni ən/
Definitions of subterranean word
- adjective subterranean existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth; underground. 1
- adjective subterranean existing or operating out of sight or secretly; hidden or secret. 1
- noun subterranean a person or thing that is subterranean. 1
- noun subterranean a subterrane. 1
- adjective subterranean underground 1
- adjective subterranean A subterranean river or tunnel is under the ground. 0
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Origin of subterranean
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin subterrāne(us) (see subterrane) + -an
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Parts of speech for Subterranean
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subterranean popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
subterranean usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for subterranean
adj subterranean
- avantgarde — the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
- chthonian — of or relating to the underworld
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- fathomless — impossible to measure the depth of; bottomless.
- hypogeal — underground; subterranean.
adjective subterranean
- hypogean — Existing or growing underground.
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