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sub·ter·ra·ne·an
 subterranean
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- pronunciation:
- suhb
t
reI
ni
n
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
below the earth's surface; underground.
- similar words:
- cavernous
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| definition 2: |
secret or hidden, as if underground.
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| related words: |
profound |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one that is or operates underground.
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| derivations: |
subterraneous (adj.), subterraneanly (adv.), subterraneously (adv.) |
The word subterranean
contains the following parts:
sub-
Latin
prefix
that means under, after
  More about this word part:
The prefix sub-
was a Latin preposition and prefix and occurs in English in Latin loanwords, such as subjugate. It is also used in the formation of English words such as subway
and subgroup. It has multiple forms, as the 'b' sound in sub-
assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms suc-, suf-, sum-, sup-, sur-, sus-, and su-.
Example words:
- synonyms:
- hyp-, hypo-, under-
- antonyms:
- super-, supra-, hyper-
terr, terra
Latin
root
that means earth, land
Example words:
- synonyms:
- geo
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