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Hypo-

Hy′po-

.
[Gr. [GREEK] under, beneath; akin to L.
sub
. See
Sub-
.]
1.
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.
2.
(Chem.)
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,
hypo
sulphurous acid
.

Definition 2024

hypo-

hypo-

See also: hypo and hypo.

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- ‎(hupo-), combining form of ὑπό ‎(hupó, “under”).

Prefix

hypo-

  1. hypo-

Derived terms

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Antonyms

English

Prefix

hypo-

  1. (anatomy) Below; beneath; under.
  2. (medicine) Deficient; less than normal.
  3. (chemistry) A name for oxoacid and oxyanions with a low amount of oxygen.
    2008: Chlorites(I) are the salts of hypochlorous acid. Common examples include sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach or bleaching agent) and calcium hypochlorite (bleaching powder). - hypochlorite
    2008: Hypobromous acid is a weak, unstable acid with chemical formula HBrO. - Hypobromous acid
    hyposulfurous acid

Usage notes

  • (chemistry): The use of this prefix is discouraged by IUPAC because the meaning is not consistent across different elements.

Antonyms

Derived terms

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Synonyms

  • (Anatomical sense): sub- (Latinate)
  • (Medical sense): sub- (Latinate)
  • (Chemical sense):

Translations

Dutch

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- ‎(hupo-), combining form of ὑπό ‎(hupó, “under”). Compare sub-.

Prefix

hypo-

  1. hypo-
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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ipɔ/

Prefix

hypo-

  1. hypo-

Derived terms

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German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhypo/

Prefix

hypo-

  1. hypo-

Derived terms

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- ‎(hupo-), combining form of ὑπό ‎(hupó, “under”). Compare sub-.

Pronunciation

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