Submersion: meaning, definitions and examples

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submersion

 

[ səbˈmɜːrʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

underwater

The act of submerging something completely in a liquid. Submersion can also refer to the state of being underwater for an extended period of time.

Synonyms

dipping, immersion, plunge

Examples of usage

  • The submersion of the ship caused it to sink to the bottom of the ocean.
  • Her submersion in the pool lasted for over two minutes.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional

Deep involvement or absorption in a particular activity or feeling. It can also refer to the state of being fully engrossed in something.

Synonyms

absorption, engrossment, immersion

Examples of usage

  • His submersion in his work often led to neglect of his personal life.
  • The submersion in grief was overwhelming for her.
Context #3 | Noun

religious

The act of immersing someone in water as part of a religious ceremony, such as baptism.

Synonyms

baptism, dunking, immersion

Examples of usage

  • The submersion in the holy water symbolized a purification of the soul.
  • The submersion in the river marked the beginning of his spiritual journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "submersion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imersão

🇮🇳 डूबना (Dubna)

🇩🇪 Eintauchen

🇮🇩 perendaman

🇺🇦 занурення

🇵🇱 zanurzenie

🇯🇵 浸漬 (Shinshi)

🇫🇷 immersion

🇪🇸 inmersión

🇹🇷 daldırma

🇰🇷 침수 (Chimsu)

🇸🇦 غمر (Ghamr)

🇨🇿 ponoření

🇸🇰 ponorenie

🇨🇳 浸没 (Jìnmò)

🇸🇮 potopitev

🇮🇸 dýfing

🇰🇿 сүңгу

🇬🇪 ჩაძირვა (Chadzirva)

🇦🇿 batma

🇲🇽 inmersión

Etymology

The word 'submersion' originated from the Latin word 'submersio', which means 'to sink under water'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of sinking or immersing something in a liquid. Over time, the term has also come to be associated with deep involvement or absorption in various contexts, reflecting the idea of being submerged or fully engaged in a particular activity or feeling.

See also: submerged, submerging.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,539, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.