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Submersed: meaning, definitions and examples

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submersed

 

[ səbˈmɜːrsd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

underwater state

Submersed refers to something that is completely submerged in water or another liquid. It implies that an object is wholly below the surface, often used in contexts related to marine life or underwater technology.

Synonyms

submerged, sunken, underwater

Examples of usage

  • The submersed plants provide habitat for fish.
  • The vessel was submersed after hitting an iceberg.
  • In submersed conditions, the organism thrives.
  • Submersed electronics must be protected from water damage.

Translations

Translations of the word "submersed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 submerso

🇮🇳 डूबा हुआ

🇩🇪 untergetaucht

🇮🇩 terendam

🇺🇦 потоплений

🇵🇱 zanurzony

🇯🇵 沈んでいる

🇫🇷 immergé

🇪🇸 sumergido

🇹🇷 daldırılmış

🇰🇷 잠긴

🇸🇦 غارق

🇨🇿 ponořený

🇸🇰 ponorený

🇨🇳 沉浸的

🇸🇮 potopljen

🇮🇸 sokkinn

🇰🇿 сүңгіген

🇬🇪 ძირითადი

🇦🇿 batırılmış

🇲🇽 sumergido

Word origin

The word 'submersed' comes from the Latin root 'submergere', which means to plunge or to sink below the surface. The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below', while 'mergere' translates to 'to dip' or 'to immerse'. This term has been used in English since around the early 17th century, reflecting a literal and metaphorical sense of being hidden or out of sight due to being covered by a liquid. As languages evolved, so did the application of the term, extending beyond physical immersion to describe anything that is deeply involved or engrossed in something beyond view.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,273, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.