Definition

The state of having less than a full amount of something, especially in terms of saturation.

Example

The subsaturation of the soil affected the growth of the plants.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term subsaturation?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's the condition of being less than saturated, often used in environmental science.

That sounds interesting! I should look it up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subsaturation → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "saturatio" (from Latin, meaning saturation or the act of filling). The word describes a state of being below the level of saturation.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'under' ('sub-') the level of 'filling' ('saturatio') — that's why subsaturation means a state of being less than fully saturated.

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