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| Expression | 1. A prefix signifying a less quantity, or a low state or degree, of that denoted by the word with which it is joined, or position under or beneath.[Websters]
2. A prefix denoting that the element to the name of which it is prefixed enters with a low valence, or in a low state of oxidization, usually the lowest, into the compounds indicated; as, hyposulphurous acid.[Websters]. | |
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| Etymology:Hypo- \Hy"po-\ [Greek ? under, beneath; akin to Latin sub. See Sub-.]. (references) |
Specialty Definition: HYPO-
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| Geology | A prefix which indicates that the word has to do with below, under, less, deficient, too little, low, etc. Hypo- is the opposite of the prefix hyper-. (references) | ||
| Wikipedic | Hypo- a prefix meaning below, low or insufficient. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
