immersed
Americanadjective
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plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid.
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Biology. somewhat or wholly sunk in the surrounding parts, as an organ.
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Botany. growing under water.
adjective
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sunk or submerged
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(of plants) growing completely submerged in water
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(of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part
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involved deeply; engrossed
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She immersed herself in the movement to improve driving safety, and now the Hawthorne Democrat is writing controversial legislation that could revolutionize how auto insurance rates are set for many California drivers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Many great filmmakers are immersed in the same ideas, returning to them in one way or another with each film.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
During hydration breaks and at half-time, a large towel that has been immersed in ice-cold water is more effective.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Until now, however, the same approach had not succeeded with molecules immersed in a superfluid.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
The two were already immersed in rehearsals for their second theatre season, opening in November.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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