Underwater: meaning, definitions and examples
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underwater
[ ˌʌndərˈwɔːtər ]
below water
The term 'underwater' refers to being beneath the surface of a body of water. It can describe environments that are completely submerged, such as oceans, lakes, or rivers. 'Underwater' is often used in contexts related to diving, marine life, and underwater exploration. Activities like underwater photography, scuba diving, and submersible exploration rely heavily on this concept. This word can also refer to conditions of financial assets, which are valued less than their outstanding liabilities.
Synonyms
below the surface, beneath, submerged, underwater environment.
Examples of usage
- We went on an underwater adventure to explore the reef.
- The underwater scene was teeming with colorful fish.
- He felt like an astronaut as he floated underwater.
- The documentary showcased beautiful underwater landscapes.
Translations
Translations of the word "underwater" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subaquático
🇮🇳 जलमग्न
🇩🇪 unter Wasser
🇮🇩 bawah air
🇺🇦 підводний
🇵🇱 podwodny
🇯🇵 水中の
🇫🇷 sous-marin
🇪🇸 submarino
🇹🇷 su altı
🇰🇷 수중의
🇸🇦 تحت الماء
🇨🇿 podvodní
🇸🇰 podvodný
🇨🇳 水下的
🇸🇮 podvodni
🇮🇸 sjónum
🇰🇿 су астында
🇬🇪 წყლის ქვეშ
🇦🇿 su altında
🇲🇽 submarino
Etymology
The word 'underwater' is a compound of 'under' and 'water', originating from Middle English and Old Norse roots. 'Under' comes from the Proto-Germanic *under, which means 'beneath' or 'below'. 'Water', from the Old English 'wæter', is derived from the Proto-Germanic *watar, which is related to terms in various other languages. The combination of these two words likely evolved to describe the condition of being beneath a body of water. Since its early usage, 'underwater' has been employed in various contexts such as marine biology, diving, and even metaphorical uses in finance, indicating situations where liabilities exceed assets. Over time, its application expanded with advancements in underwater exploration technologies, giving rise to differing interpretations and synonyms as the term adapted to different fields.