subsurface
|sub/sur/face|
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/sʌbˈsɜːrfɪs/
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/sʌbˈsɜːfɪs/
beneath the surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subsurface' originates from the combination of the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and the word 'surface', which comes from Latin 'superficies', meaning 'upper face'.
Historical Evolution
'subsurface' was formed in modern English by combining 'sub-' and 'surface'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under the surface', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated or occurring beneath the surface of the earth.
The subsurface water is crucial for the ecosystem.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45