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nonsubmersible

nonsubmersible

8.4
Cannot be put under water
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒn.səbˈmɜr.sə.bəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : insumergible
  • The life jackets are designed to be nonsubmersible for added safety in rough waters.

Examples

  • This floating dock is completely nonsubmersible even when supporting heavy loads.

  • All equipment labeled as nonsubmersible must be kept above water at all times.

  • This boat is nonsubmersible.

  • The nonsubmersible material is perfect for construction.

  • All equipment labeled as nonsubmersible must be kept above water at all times.

  • The life jackets are designed to be nonsubmersible for added safety in rough waters.

  • This floating dock is completely nonsubmersible even when supporting heavy loads.

Synonyms

unsinkable
vsnonsubmersible
5 4.6

Not able to sink in water

describes inability to be put under water rather than surviving a sinking event
nonsubmergible
vsnonsubmersible
  • Specialized
9.9

Cannot sink in water

is the same meaning but differs only in spelling

Antonyms

submersible
  • Specialized
7 6.9

Able to work under water without breaking

How Submergible

submersible
  • Specialized
7 6.9
buoyant
  • Specialized
9 5.3
nonsubmersible
  • Specialized
8.4

Surface Forms

nonsubmersible positive

Morphology

nonsubmersible = submersible (transparent) = non + submerge + ible

The negating prefix 'non-' is straightforwardly attached to the adjective 'submersible', producing the direct meaning 'not able to be submerged'.

Etymology

Nonsubmersible breaks into non- ('not') and the part you know from submerge ('to put under water'), so it literally means 'not able to be put under water' and is used for things that must stay above or float on the water.