English Dictionary
Definition of “submergence”
Word Frequency
submerge (səbˈmɜːdʒ
) or submerse (səbˈmɜːs
)
Definitions
verb
- to plunge, sink, or dive or cause to plunge, sink, or dive below the surface of water, etc
- tr to cover with water or some other liquid
- tr to hide; suppress
- tr to overwhelm, as with work, difficulties, etc
Derived Forms
subˈmergence, submersion (səbˈmɜːʃən
) nounWord Origin
C17: from Latin submergere, from sub- + mergere to immerseExample Sentences Including 'submergence'
Fortunately, because they are diving birds, temporary submergence in rough weather is not going to trouble them.New Scientist (1998)
Or was it deeper still, a sublimation of guilt through the submergence of her self in another persona?Compulsion
Part of this ` submergence " required that his emotions became paramount in their relationship.Love - A User's Guide
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