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subter.

down below, underneath

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adv[ˈsʊp.tɛr]Classical-Latin[ˈsub.ter]

  1. down below, underneath

    no-superlative
    Supra et subter.
Where this word comes from

From sub (“under”) + -ter. The use where subter governs the accusative is from instrumental/ablative and accusative and comes from Proto-Indo-European *-teros used adverbially. The use where it governs ablative is by analogy with sub.

prep[ˈsʊp.tɛr]Classical-Latin[ˈsub.ter]

  1. directly below an area that is under another; underneath, (figuratively) below inferior

    ablative · with-accusative
    Subter pineta.

  2. underneath, (figuratively) below inferior

    ablative · with-ablative · with-accusative
Where this word comes from

From sub (“under”) + -ter. The use where subter governs the accusative is from instrumental/ablative and accusative and comes from Proto-Indo-European *-teros used adverbially. The use where it governs ablative is by analogy with sub.

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