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submersible
adjectivenounC2
/səbˈmɜː.sə.bəl/A craft or apparatus designed to operate underwater, typically for exploration, research, or military purposes.
submersion
nounC2
/səbˈmɜː.ʃən/The act of being completely covered by a liquid.
subminiature
adjectivenounRare
/ˌsʌbˈmɪn.ɪ.tʃər/Extremely small; smaller than miniature.
subminiature camera
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialized)
/ˌsʌbˈmɪn.ɪ.tʃə ˈkæm.rə/An extremely small camera, historically significant for espionage or covert photography due to its tiny size, often using specialized small-format film.
subminiaturize
verbverb-transitiveVery low
/ˌsʌbˈmɪnɪtʃəraɪz/To make something extremely small, especially in electronics or engineering, below the standard for miniaturization.
subminimum
adjectivenounC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized)
/ˌsʌbˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/An amount or level that is below the established legal or official minimum standard, especially regarding wages.
subminimum wage
nounC1/C2 - Low frequency, specialized term
/ˌsʌbˈmɪnɪməm weɪdʒ/A wage rate set below the legally established minimum wage, typically allowed under specific exemptions, conditions, or for particular groups of workers (e.g., trainees, people with disabilities, youth).
submission
nounC1
/səbˈmɪʃ(ə)n/The act of yielding or surrendering to a higher power or authority.
submissive
adjectivenounC1
/səbˈmɪsɪv/Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.
submit
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1 (Intermediate)
/səbˈmɪt/to present for consideration or judgment; to yield to authority or control
submittal
nounLow
/səbˈmɪt(ə)l/The act of formally presenting something for consideration or approval.
submitted
adjectiveverbC1
/səbˈmɪtɪd/Past tense and past participle of 'submit'. It fundamentally means to present or hand over something for consideration, judgment, or processing, often implying yielding to authority or necessity.
submucosa
nounVery Low
/ˌsʌb.mjuːˈkəʊ.sə/A layer of connective tissue situated beneath a mucous membrane.
submultiple
adjectivenounC2
/ˌsʌbˈmʌltɪpl̩/A number that divides another number exactly, i.e., an exact divisor.
subnet
nounLow to Medium (Highly specific to IT/Networking)
/ˈsʌb.net/A subdivision of a larger computer network, particularly an IP network.
subnitrate
nounC2+
/ˌsʌbˈnaɪ.treɪt/A basic or partially neutralized salt of nitric acid; specifically a compound containing less than the full complement of nitrate groups.
subnormal
adjectivenounC1
/ˌsʌbˈnɔː.məl/Below the usual or expected standard, level, or norm; specifically, less than normal in intelligence or development.
subnotebook
nounC1
/ˈsʌbˌnəʊtbʊk/A portable computer that is smaller and lighter than a standard notebook/laptop, with reduced size often involving smaller keyboard, screen, and fewer ports.
subnuclear particle
nounC2
/ˌsʌbˈnjuːklɪə ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/A constituent particle that exists within an atomic nucleus, smaller than the nucleus itself.
subofficer
nounLow (C2)
/ˌsʌbˈɒf.ɪ.sə/An officer of lower rank who serves under or assists a higher officer.

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