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undersea

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌəndɝˈsi// UK //ˌʌndəsˈiː// un·der·sea

adj. located or happening below the surface of the sea. You use this to describe things like cables, animals, or structures that are deep in the ocean.

adj. situated or occurring beneath the surface of the sea. Often used to describe infrastructure, marine life, or geological features found in the ocean depths.


SIMPLE

The divers explored the undersea world of coral reefs.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers installed a high-speed undersea cable to connect the two islands for better internet service.

COMPLEX

The documentary provides a fascinating look at the undersea ecosystem, revealing how life thrives in the extreme pressure and darkness of the deep ocean floor.

Synonyms
Origin

From under- + sea.

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