It means "below" or "under."
Below or sub- as opposed to hyper -- above, excess.
Hyper/Hypo come from Classical Greek. They are 'opposites' to each other. Their meaning are ;- Hyper ; Over/ more than / greater than Hypo ' Under/ less than .
The prefix "hypo-" means below, beneath, or deficient, often used to indicate a lower quantity or intensity.
The Greek syllables 'hypo-' don't constitute a root. Instead, they're a prefix. The meaning is under. The equivalent in Latin is 'sub-'.
The prefix hypo- means under, beneath, or low So hypothermia means low body temperature, and a hypodermic syringe inserts its contents below the skin.
Below or sub- as opposed to hyper -- above, excess.
The Greek syllables 'hypo-' don't constitute a root. Instead, they're a prefix. The meaning is under. The equivalent in Latin is 'sub-'.
Hypodermic, hypoglycemic
Sub is Latin and means "under" (the Greek equivalent is hypo).
Hyper/Hypo are from Classical Greek.
Dehydration.
Hyper - higher than normal Hypo - lower than normal
Hyper/Hypo come from Classical Greek. They are 'opposites' to each other. Their meaning are ;- Hyper ; Over/ more than / greater than Hypo ' Under/ less than .
The prefix "hypo-" means below, beneath, or deficient, often used to indicate a lower quantity or intensity.
The Greek prefix "hypo-" has several meanings: under, below, less than, smaller, etc.
hypo means less than normal, or deficient, so hypo-volition would mean a less than normal, or deficient ability, to make a conscious choice or decision
The Greek syllables 'hypo-' don't constitute a root. Instead, they're a prefix. The meaning is under. The equivalent in Latin is 'sub-'.