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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He says he immersed himself in the science and history of alternative medicine.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The "GTA" saga's action-adventure titles set in a sprawling open world have immersed players in high-definition imaginary cities heavily inspired by American metropolises.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
“You want to be immersed in this experience, and then you’re immediately reminded that it’s all a cash grab,” documentary filmmaker Randy Wilkins said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Krieger further immersed himself in the online community of space-stock fanatics and last year he opened a position in AST.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
To have such a deep taproot in a single place, to be immersed in it so thoroughly that it had steeped into every fiber of your being: she couldn’t imagine it.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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