Subsoil

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/

Definitions of subsoil

noun the layer of soil beneath the topsoil, often consisting of clay, sand, and other materials

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer planted the seeds in the subsoil.

A2 The subsoil contains minerals that are essential for plant growth.

B1 It is important to test the subsoil before building a foundation for a house.

B2 The subsoil composition can vary greatly depending on location and climate.

C1 Agricultural engineers study the subsoil to optimize crop growth.

C2 The subsoil profile can provide valuable information about the history of a region.

Examples of subsoil in a Sentence

formal The subsoil composition can greatly affect the quality of crops grown in a particular area.

informal Make sure to dig deep into the subsoil before planting anything in your garden.

slang I heard there's some good stuff buried in the subsoil over there.

figurative The subsoil of his mind was rich with untapped potential.

Grammatical Forms of subsoil

• plural: subsoils
• comparative: more subsoil
• superlative: most subsoil
• present tense: subsoils
• future tense: will subsoil
• perfect tense: has subsoiled
• continuous tense: is subsoiling
• singular: subsoil
• positive degree: subsoil
• infinitive: to subsoil
• gerund: subsoiling
• participle: subsoiled

Origin and Evolution of subsoil

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subsoil' originated from the combination of the prefix 'sub-' meaning under or below, and the word 'soil' referring to the upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the layer of earth below the topsoil, 'subsoil' has evolved to also refer to the process of examining and analyzing the composition of this lower layer for various purposes such as construction or agriculture.