Definition

The action of going under the surface of a liquid or the condition of being under the surface.

Example

The submergence of the ship was a dramatic event during the storm.

Conversation

Did you hear about the submergence of that underwater cave?

Yeah, it's amazing how nature can change things so quickly.

I wonder what it looks like down there after the submergence.

I bet it's a whole new world under the water!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Submergence → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "mergere" (meaning to plunge or immerse). The word describes the act of being plunged or immersed under a surface, typically water.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'under' ('sub-') the surface as it 'plunges' ('mergere') into water — that's what submergence means.

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