undersea
adjective/ˈʌndərˌsiː/
Frequency rank: #14,955 most common English word
Meaning
existing, carried out, or used beneath the surface of the sea.
Example sentence
Scientists launched undersea exploration to study creatures living near hydrothermal vents.
Synonyms & related words
- underwater
- submarine
- subaquatic
- oceanic
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