The word "subterranean" is an adjective.
Read this dictionary entry for subterranean.
subterranean (sŭb-tә-rā-nē-әn)
adj.
Underground.
Hidden; secret. The subterranean cave hid the bank robber’s loot. (from Latin sub- “under” = terra “earth”)
What part of speech is the word subterranean?
prefix
adjective
adverb
root word
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