subaquatic

adjective

sub·​aquat·​ic ˌsəb-ə-ˈkwä-tik How to pronounce subaquatic (audio)
-ˈkwa-
: somewhat aquatic
subaquatic vegetation

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To dive into Raja Ampat is to enter a subaquatic kaleidoscope. — Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 Or scuba dive into Leon Sinks Geological Area and explore more than 30 miles of subaquatic caves. — Victoria Tang, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2011 More passive underwater experiences come courtesy of Sea, the subaquatic restaurant with intricate coral reef panoramas, 150-plus fish species, and a deep wine list. — Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2023 These replicate a 3,000-year-old village—a younger sibling of the subaquatic settlement currently being excavated. — Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025 Viewers will observe majestic sea beasts, transcendent underwater marine life, and masterful action sequences—all of which required a massive number of subaquatic cinematic stunts and cutting-edge technology to pull off. — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 1 Mar. 2023

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1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subaquatic was in 1844

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“Subaquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subaquatic. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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