hypogean

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or inhabiting subterranean areas.

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Synonyms

hypogeal , hypogeous , subterranean , subterraneous , subterrene , underground

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Variants

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hypogeal , hypogean , hypogeous

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hypogeios' meaning 'underground'

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Trivia

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1. The Hypogeum of Paestum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an underground Roman tomb dating back to the 4th century BC.

2. The term 'hypogean' is also used in biology to describe subterranean organisms that live in the soil or in caves.

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Related Concepts

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1. subterranean: Relating to or occurring below the ground

2. underground: Below the surface of the ground

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Hypogean gods were considered to inhabit the underworld. In literature, the term 'hypogean' has been used to describe subterranean dwellings and ecosystems.

How to Memorize "hypogean"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a labyrinth beneath the earth, filled with hidden treasures and mysterious creatures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hypogean' with the underground world and all its mysteries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Hypogean' as 'Hints Yielding Precious Opulence Beneath Earth's Anchor'.

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