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Definition of submergence

submergence

/səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/
sub · mer · gence
Plural:submergences
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Adjective:submergent
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submergence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of placing something under the surface of a liquid, or the state of being completely covered by water or another fluid.

Example

"Prolonged submergence in floodwaters caused severe damage to the coastal vegetation and local infrastructure."

2

The state of being hidden, obscured, or overwhelmed by an overarching force, system, or condition.

Example

"The historian wrote extensively about the gradual submergence of regional dialects under the influence of national media."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'submerge' (from Latin 'submergere', meaning 'to plunge under') and the suffix '-ence'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Submergence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/submergence
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