Subterraneous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed); "subterranean motives for murder"; "looked too closely for an ulterior purpose in all knowledge"- Bertrand Russell.
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Meaning 2
Being or operating under the surface of the earth; "subterranean passages"; "a subsurface flow of water".
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Examples
- The ancient city's subterraneous tunnels were discovered by archaeologists using advanced radar technology.
- The mine's subterraneous caverns were vast and treacherous, requiring specialized equipment to navigate.
- A subterraneous fault line ran beneath the city, making it prone to earthquakes and tremors.
- The subterraneous river flowed silently beneath the desert surface, a hidden oasis for the local wildlife.
- The company's subterraneous storage facilities were designed to protect sensitive data from cyber threats and physical intrusions.