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Definition of belowground

belowground

/bɪloʊˈɡraʊnd/
be · low · ground
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belowground Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Situated, occurring, or operating beneath the surface of the earth.

Example

"The botanists measured the belowground biomass of the prairie grasses to understand how much carbon the roots store."

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• adverb

1

In or into a position beneath the surface of the ground.

Example

"During the harsh winter months, the small mammals remain belowground in their insulated burrows."

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• Rhymes for belowground

• Nearby Words

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below
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belowground. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belowground
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