underwater

English

adj
Definitions
  • (not comparable) beneath the surface of the water, or of or pertaining to the region beneath the water surface
  • (nautical) beneath the water line of a vessel
  • (figuratively) under Under water.
  • (finance) having negative equity; owing more on an asset than its market value

Etymology

Compound from English under (subordinate) + English water.

Origin

English

water

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