subterraneous

sub·ter·ra·ne·an

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb-tuh-rey-nee-uh n]
- /ˌsʌb təˈreɪ ni ən/
- /ˌsʌb.tə.ˈreɪ.njəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-tuh-rey-nee-uh n]
- /ˌsʌb təˈreɪ ni ən/

Definitions of subterraneous word

adjective subterraneous existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth; underground. 1
adjective subterraneous existing or operating out of sight or secretly; hidden or secret. 1
noun subterraneous a person or thing that is subterranean. 1
noun subterraneous a subterrane. 1

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Origin of subterraneous

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 Subterraneous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Subterraneous

subterraneous 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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