Submersing: meaning, definitions and examples

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submersing

 

[ sสŒmหˆษœหrsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action of immersion

Submersing refers to the act of placing something underwater or into a liquid. This action can be temporary or long-term, depending on the context. Submersing is commonly associated with objects that are designed to be submerged, such as submarines or diving equipment, but can also refer to sensory experiences, such as submersing oneself in a particular environment or activity. The term can be used in various fields, including science, cooking, and recreation.

Synonyms

dipping, immersing, plunging, sink.

Examples of usage

  • She is submersing the fish in the tank.
  • The diver was submersing deep into the ocean.
  • He enjoys submersing himself in books during his free time.

Translations

Translations of the word "submersing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imersรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฌเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eintauchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perendaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฝัƒั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zanurzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตธใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท immersion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inmersiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daldฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponoล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponorenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตธๅ…ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potopitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏาฃะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒซแƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inmersiรณn

Etymology

The word 'submersing' originates from the Latin verb 'submergere', which means 'to plunge under' or 'to dip'. The prefix 'sub-' indicates 'under' or 'below', while 'mergere' means 'to merge' or 'to dip'. Over time, this Latin term evolved into the Middle English 'submersen', before taking on its present form in modern English. The concept of submersion has been significant in various contexts, from scientific research involving aquatic life to practical applications in cooking techniques, such as submersing food in boiling water. The use of the term has expanded with technological advancements, particularly in areas like underwater exploration, emphasizing both the physical and metaphorical dimensions of immersing an object or oneself into another medium.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,147, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.