submergence

Noun

Meaning

The act of submerging, or the state of being submerged; submersion.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

duck decline concentration draft flood descent burial flooding baptism diving dive sinking flooded congestion bath
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Antonyms

mount increase develop rise gain improve
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Hypernyms

sinking

Hyponyms

dip

Phrases with the word

deep-submergence vehicle

Examples

As a twin city to New York, it played a role in national affairs that was later overshadowed by its century-old submergence into its old partner and rival. Source: Internet

Although most Section 2 litigation has involved claims of vote dilution through submergence, : 708–709 courts also have addressed other types of vote dilution under this provision. Source: Internet

The problem of our half-castes will quickly be eliminated by the complete disappearance of the black race, and the swift submergence of their progeny in the white. Source: Internet

The crew of the U.S. Navy deep submergence research submarine NR-1 discovered the sites in 1997. Source: Internet

Historic sites Throughout history, seismic events have at times caused submergence of human settlements. Source: Internet

When it comes to escaping predators such as orcas, narwhals typically use prolonged submergence to hide under the ice rather than relying on speed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

submerged plants submerged topography submergement submergent submerger submergible