υπο- — meaning in English

English meaning

• hypo noun Informal short form of "hypodermic," referring to a syringe or injection.
• sub noun A submarine (informal shortening).
• under preposition Below or beneath something, in position.

Senses

υπο- is used for these senses in English:

• sub- Under, beneath.
• sub- Subsidiary, secondary.
• under- Deficient, below what is correct, insufficient

hypo — full definition

1. noun Informal short form of "hypodermic," referring to a syringe or injection.
2. noun Among people with diabetes, informal short form of "hypoglycemia" — a sudden drop in blood sugar.

sub — full definition

1. noun A submarine (informal shortening).
2. noun A substitute, especially a teacher or sports player standing in for another.
3. verb To act as a substitute for someone.
4. verb To replace one player with another during a game.

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