subteraqueousadj.

Brit.

/ˌsʌbtəˈreɪkwɪəs/,

/ˌsʌbtəˈrakwɪəs/, U.S.

/ˈˌsəbtəˈreɪkwiəs/,

/ˈˌsəbtəˈrɑkwiəs/

Forms: 1600s– subteraqueous, 1700s–1800s subterraqueous (irregular).

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: subter- prefix, aqueous adj.

Etymology: < subter- prefix + aqueous adj.In form subterraqueous perhaps influenced by association with classical Latin terra earth (see terra n.); perhaps compare earlier subterraneous adj., subterranean adj.

Now rare.

Existing, occurring, or situated underwater.

ΘΚΠ

the world > matter > liquid > water > [adjective] > existing, situated, or formed under water

underwater1627

subaqueous1677

subteraqueous1682

subaquatic1750

subteraquean1753

subaquean1782

sub-water1865

sub-aqua1871

1682 H. More Annot. Lux Orientalis 139 in Two Choice & Useful Treat. By those inevitable Laws of the subteraqueous Sandalphon.

1733 J. Tull Horse-hoing Husbandry iii. 13 The Effect the vicissitudes of Winter and Summer have upon Subterraqueous Vegetables.

1787 J. F. Bryant Verses 31 The Nereids leave their subteraqueous caves, To hail the lovers of the waves.

1823 Ld. Byron Don Juan: Canto XIV lxxxi. 155 ‘An oyster may be cross'd in Love,’—and why? Because he mopeth idly in his shell, And heaves a lonely subterraqueous sigh.

1897 W. C. Hazlitt Leisure Intervals 123 By my chemistry I first discover'd In subteraqueous rocks unnoted properties: The homes of precious oils, volcanic fluids; Salts, ductile ores, and earths of divers service.

1962 Appleton (Wisconsin) Post-Crescent 28 Oct. 5/2 These subteraqueous currents, rushing along with the speed of a racehorse and with considerable force, occasion the dismal, startling wails.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	subteraqueous
释义	subteraqueousadj. Brit. /ˌsʌbtəˈreɪkwɪəs/, /ˌsʌbtəˈrakwɪəs/, U.S. /ˈˌsəbtəˈreɪkwiəs/, /ˈˌsəbtəˈrɑkwiəs/ Forms: 1600s– subteraqueous, 1700s–1800s subterraqueous (irregular). Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: subter- prefix, aqueous adj. Etymology: < subter- prefix + aqueous adj.In form subterraqueous perhaps influenced by association with classical Latin terra earth (see terra n.); perhaps compare earlier subterraneous adj., subterranean adj. Now rare. Existing, occurring, or situated underwater. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > liquid > water > [adjective] > existing, situated, or formed under water underwater1627 subaqueous1677 subteraqueous1682 subaquatic1750 subteraquean1753 subaquean1782 sub-water1865 sub-aqua1871 1682 H. More Annot. Lux Orientalis 139 in Two Choice & Useful Treat. By those inevitable Laws of the subteraqueous Sandalphon. 1733 J. Tull Horse-hoing Husbandry iii. 13 The Effect the vicissitudes of Winter and Summer have upon Subterraqueous Vegetables. 1787 J. F. Bryant Verses 31 The Nereids leave their subteraqueous caves, To hail the lovers of the waves. 1823 Ld. Byron Don Juan: Canto XIV lxxxi. 155 ‘An oyster may be cross'd in Love,’—and why? Because he mopeth idly in his shell, And heaves a lonely subterraqueous sigh. 1897 W. C. Hazlitt Leisure Intervals 123 By my chemistry I first discover'd In subteraqueous rocks unnoted properties: The homes of precious oils, volcanic fluids; Salts, ductile ores, and earths of divers service. 1962 Appleton (Wisconsin) Post-Crescent 28 Oct. 5/2 These subteraqueous currents, rushing along with the speed of a racehorse and with considerable force, occasion the dismal, startling wails. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1682
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