superterraneanadj.n.

Brit.

/ˌsuːpətəˈreɪnɪən/,

/ˌsjuːpətəˈreɪnɪən/, U.S.

/ˌsupərtəˈreɪniən/,

/ˌsupərtəˈreɪnjən/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin superterraneus , -an suffix.

Etymology: < post-classical Latin superterraneus (see superterraneous adj.) + -an suffix, probably after subterranean adj. Compare earlier superterraneous adj. and superterraneal adj. Compare also earlier subterranean n., and terranean adj.

A. adj.

That is, lives, or takes place above or on the surface of the earth; of or relating to the region above ground. Chiefly in contrast with subterranean.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the earth > land > ground > [adjective] > on or above

aerial1608

superterraneala1629

supraterraneous1666

upper1667

superterraneous1671

superterraneana1681

superterrene1709

above ground1779

superterrestrial1828

supermundane1833

terricolous1835

terricole1840

overground1850

a1681 G. Wharton Fasts & Festivals in Wks. (1683) 105 In superterranean Eclipses of the Sun, we are depriv'd of his Light and Heat, Totally, if the Eclipse be Total, and in part, if but Partil.

a1692 R. Kirk Secret Commonw. in M. Hunter Occult Lab. (2001) iii. 80 A Superterranean and a Subterranean Inhabitant perfectly resembling one another in all points.

1742 tr. L. Holberg Journey to World Under-ground xii. 253 He told me..how he was carry'd to the Superterranean Habitations.

1751 J. Hill Rev. Wks. Royal Soc. 209 They have made their Way thro' the solid Body of the Marble in their Growth as readily and easily, as the superterranean Plants do in the Air.

1816 G. S. Faber Origin Pagan Idolatry III. 268 With numerous chambers both superterranean and subterranean.

1875 Contemp. Rev. Mar. 577 This is all we know about superterranean churches before Constantine.

1903 Builder 15 Aug. 174/2 In addition to the underground chambers occupied by the monks, a number of super-terranean buildings have made their appearance during the past few years.

1962 R. Ruark Uhuru i. viii. 43 They leaned back against the fig's superterranean, radishlike roots.

2007 New Statesman (Nexis) 5 Mar. An EU regulation passed to tackle BSE-type diseases does..require the superterranean disposal of deceased animals.

B. n. rare.

1. A being or creature that dwells above ground or on the surface of the earth.

ΘΚΠ

society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabitant > inhabitant according to environment > [noun] > dweller above or on ground

superterraneana1692

a1692 R. Kirk Secret Commonw. in M. Hunter Occult Lab. (2001) iii. 81 If anie Superterraneans be soe subtile as to practise sleights for procuring a privacy to any of their Misteries..they smit them without pain as with a puff of wind.

1742 tr. L. Holberg Journey to World Under-ground 191 He presently conceiv'd a Project of digging through the Earth, and opening a Passage to the Superterraneans.

2011 www.freeworldgroup.com 7 Feb. (O.E.D. Archive) I bumped into the same problem that we have in the states—people. The place was crawling with superterraneans.

2. With the. That which is above ground; the superterranean world or sphere.

ΚΠ

1827 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. 22 386 The subterranean in fictitious composition must always be subject either to the laws of the superterranean, or of the supernatural.

1987 R. Laudan From Mineral. to Geol. ii. 45 He drew an analogy between two ‘laboratories’ in the world, that of nature—the subterranean—and that of art—the superterranean.

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

单词	superterranean
释义	superterraneanadj.n. Brit. /ˌsuːpətəˈreɪnɪən/, /ˌsjuːpətəˈreɪnɪən/, U.S. /ˌsupərtəˈreɪniən/, /ˌsupərtəˈreɪnjən/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin superterraneus , -an suffix. Etymology: < post-classical Latin superterraneus (see superterraneous adj.) + -an suffix, probably after subterranean adj. Compare earlier superterraneous adj. and superterraneal adj. Compare also earlier subterranean n., and terranean adj. A. adj. That is, lives, or takes place above or on the surface of the earth; of or relating to the region above ground. Chiefly in contrast with subterranean. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > land > ground > [adjective] > on or above aerial1608 superterraneala1629 supraterraneous1666 upper1667 superterraneous1671 superterraneana1681 superterrene1709 above ground1779 superterrestrial1828 supermundane1833 terricolous1835 terricole1840 overground1850 a1681 G. Wharton Fasts & Festivals in Wks. (1683) 105 In superterranean Eclipses of the Sun, we are depriv'd of his Light and Heat, Totally, if the Eclipse be Total, and in part, if but Partil. a1692 R. Kirk Secret Commonw. in M. Hunter Occult Lab. (2001) iii. 80 A Superterranean and a Subterranean Inhabitant perfectly resembling one another in all points. 1742 tr. L. Holberg Journey to World Under-ground xii. 253 He told me..how he was carry'd to the Superterranean Habitations. 1751 J. Hill Rev. Wks. Royal Soc. 209 They have made their Way thro' the solid Body of the Marble in their Growth as readily and easily, as the superterranean Plants do in the Air. 1816 G. S. Faber Origin Pagan Idolatry III. 268 With numerous chambers both superterranean and subterranean. 1875 Contemp. Rev. Mar. 577 This is all we know about superterranean churches before Constantine. 1903 Builder 15 Aug. 174/2 In addition to the underground chambers occupied by the monks, a number of super-terranean buildings have made their appearance during the past few years. 1962 R. Ruark Uhuru i. viii. 43 They leaned back against the fig's superterranean, radishlike roots. 2007 New Statesman (Nexis) 5 Mar. An EU regulation passed to tackle BSE-type diseases does..require the superterranean disposal of deceased animals. B. n. rare. 1. A being or creature that dwells above ground or on the surface of the earth. ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabitant > inhabitant according to environment > [noun] > dweller above or on ground superterraneana1692 a1692 R. Kirk Secret Commonw. in M. Hunter Occult Lab. (2001) iii. 81 If anie Superterraneans be soe subtile as to practise sleights for procuring a privacy to any of their Misteries..they smit them without pain as with a puff of wind. 1742 tr. L. Holberg Journey to World Under-ground 191 He presently conceiv'd a Project of digging through the Earth, and opening a Passage to the Superterraneans. 2011 www.freeworldgroup.com 7 Feb. (O.E.D. Archive) I bumped into the same problem that we have in the states—people. The place was crawling with superterraneans. 2. With the. That which is above ground; the superterranean world or sphere. ΚΠ 1827 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. 22 386 The subterranean in fictitious composition must always be subject either to the laws of the superterranean, or of the supernatural. 1987 R. Laudan From Mineral. to Geol. ii. 45 He drew an analogy between two ‘laboratories’ in the world, that of nature—the subterranean—and that of art—the superterranean. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.a1681
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