Subaqueous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səbˈeɪ.kwi.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subaqueous is an adjective meaning Existing below the water surface.
Meaning
Existing below the water surface.
More Meanings
- Designed for underwater use.
- Weak and filtered.
Example Sentences
subaqueous light
subaqueous deposits
a subaqueous helmet
The room was dimly lit by a subaqueous light filtering through a green blind, and Rita had to edge her way round a double bed that barely allowed room to reach a bedside table, for the room, like every other apartment in the house, was clogged with old furniture.
Word Forms
- sub-aqueous
Synonyms for subaqueous
Depending on context, synonyms include subaquatic, submerged, underwater, aquatic, submersed.
Antonyms for subaqueous
Common opposites include above-water.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subaquatic, submerged, underwater, aquatic, submersed, pyroclastic.
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