Definition

Relating to plants that grow or develop below the surface of the ground.

Example

The hypogeal germination of the seed allows it to develop roots before the leaves emerge.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants have hypogeal germination?

Really? I had no idea what that meant until now.

Yeah, it’s when the seed grows below the surface of the ground.

That’s fascinating! I love learning new things about plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypogeal → It is formed from "hypo-" (meaning under or below) and "geal" (from "ge", meaning earth). The word describes something that is situated or occurring below the earth's surface.

Memory Tip

Think of 'under' ('hypo-') and 'earth' ('ge') to remember that 'hypogeal' refers to something that is below the earth's surface.

Visually Confused Words