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subterranean
What does subterranean mean?
subterranean (adjective): being or operating under the surface of the earth.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce subterranean?
/səbtəˈɹeɪniən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “subterranean” mean?
not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms
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having a strong desire for success or achievement
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inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
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being or operating under the surface of the earth
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