Associations to the word «Aboveground»

Wiktionary

ABOVEGROUND, adjective. Above the surface of the ground.
ABOVEGROUND, adjective. (figurative) Above the surface.
ABOVEGROUND, adjective. Not dead and buried; alive.
ABOVEGROUND, adjective. Existing, produced, or published by or within the establishment.
ABOVEGROUND, noun. The portion of society that is not underground.

Dictionary definition

ABOVEGROUND, adjective. On or above the surface of the ground; "aboveground nuclear testing"; "surface instruments for detecting oil deposits"; "surface transportation".

Wise words

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