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Hypo-
CIDE DICTIONARY
Hypo-, [Gr. under, beneath; akin to L. sub. See Sub-.].
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Hypo-, prefix (before a vowel or h usu. hyp-)
1 under (hypodermic).
2 below normal (hypoxia).
3 slightly (hypomania).
4 Chem. containing an element combined in low valence (hypochlorous).
1 under (hypodermic).
2 below normal (hypoxia).
3 slightly (hypomania).
4 Chem. containing an element combined in low valence (hypochlorous).
Etymology
Gk f. hupo under
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