Aboveground
Aboveground
Aboveground (pronunciation: /əˈbʌvˌɡraʊnd/) refers to the location or position of an object, structure, or organism that is situated or occurring on or near the surface of the earth, as opposed to underground or below the surface. The term is often used in various fields such as ecology, architecture, and civil engineering.
Etymology
The term "aboveground" is derived from the English words "above" and "ground". "Above" comes from the Old English "abufan", which is a compound of "a-" (on) and "bufan" (over). "Ground" comes from the Old English "grund", which means bottom, foundation, earth, or soil.
Related Terms
- Overground: Often used interchangeably with "aboveground", though in some contexts it may refer specifically to transportation systems that operate on the surface, as opposed to underground.
- Surface: The outer or top part or layer of something.
- Subterranean: Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
- Underground: Situated beneath the surface of the ground.
Usage in Different Fields
In ecology, "aboveground" often refers to the part of a plant that grows above the soil, or the organisms that live on the earth's surface. In architecture and civil engineering, "aboveground" structures are those that are built on the surface of the earth, as opposed to underground or submerged structures.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aboveground
- Wikipedia's article - Aboveground
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