adjective B2 Upper-Intermediate

undersea

Undersea (adjective) means existing or taking place beneath the surface of the sea. Example: “The documentary explored an undersea volcano off the coast of Japan.”

adjective

Existing or taking place beneath the surface of the sea.

"The documentary explored an undersea volcano off the coast of Japan."

How to use undersea

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLocated or happening below the surface of the ocean.

Common pairings

undersea cable undersea volcano undersea exploration

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The documentary explored an _____ volcano off the coast of Japan.

Etymology

From under- plus sea.

Rhymes for undersea

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Frequently asked questions

What does “undersea” mean?

The word “undersea” means existing or taking place beneath the surface of the sea. In plain terms, located or happening below the surface of the ocean.

How do you use “undersea” in a sentence?

Here is “undersea” used in a sentence: “The documentary explored an undersea volcano off the coast of Japan.”

What part of speech is “undersea”?

“Undersea” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of undersea?

"undersea" (adjective) means existing or taking place beneath the surface of the sea.

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