Etymology

hypo-

Today it means: Below; beneath; under. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ὑπο-
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromὑπο-
  2. English todayhypo-

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-), combining form of ὑπό (hupó, “under”). Doublet of sub-. Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Ancient Greek ῠ̔πό (hŭpó) Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-)der. English hypo-

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Ancient Greekὑπο- all →

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