No. 90 in Greek

υπό

"Under," "below," or "beneath."

In a sentence

Η πίεση βρίσκεται υπό έλεγχο.
The pressure is under control.
Here, 'υπό' signifies 'under', showing the condition of being controlled.
Τα έγγραφα αναφέρονται υπό αυστηρούς όρους.
The documents are mentioned under strict terms.
In this context, 'υπό' conveys the idea of 'subject to' or 'in compliance with'.
Εξετάστηκε υπό το φως των νέων στοιχείων.
It was examined in light of new evidence.
Here, 'υπό' is used metaphorically to mean 'under', in reference to a condition or context.

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