subter

Latin

Alternative forms

• supter

Etymology

From sub (“under”).

Adverb

subter (not comparable)

1. below, beneath, underneath

   Supra et subter.

   Above and beneath.

Related terms

• subterius, the opposite of superius

Preposition

subter

1. (with accusative) below, beneath, underneath, under

   Subter pineta.

   Below the pine-woods.

2. (with ablative) below, beneath, underneath, under

Derived terms

• subterfluō
• subterlabor
• subterfugiō