Submission

Definition

Submission typically refers to the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səbˈmɪʃən/
• Respelling: suhb-MISH-uhn (with "suhb" as a schwa sound like the 'u' in "supply," "MISH" as in "mission," and "uhn" as in "fun")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səbˈmɪʃən/
• Respelling: suhb-MISH-uhn (similar to American English, with "suhb" as in "supply," "MISH" like in "mission," and "uhn" as in "fun")

In both dialects, "submission" is pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, "MISH." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, accurately reflecting the word's structure and emphasis.

Etymology

The term "submission" originates from the Latin word submissio, from submittere, which means 'to lower, reduce, yield'. It is formed from sub- (under) + mittere (to send).

Derivatives

• Submissive
• Submissively
• Submissiveness
• Unsubmissive
• Resubmission

Synonyms

1. Compliance
2. Acquiescence
3. Yielding

Antonyms

• Defiance
• Resistance
• Rebellion

Usage

"Submission" is primarily used to indicate a yielding or surrendering to the authority, will, or power of another. It can also refer to a document that is formally submitted or presented for consideration or judgment.

Related Terms

• Submit
• Submittal
• Submitter

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Act of Submitting: The action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person.‍
• Example: The prisoner's submission to the guards was total.

• Presenting for Consideration: An act of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration or judgment.‍
• Example: We have received numerous submissions for our poetry contest.

• Submission (Combat Sports): A term used in combat sports to refer to yielding to the opponent, often by signaling the referee, or by verbal acknowledgement.‍
• Example: The fighter won by submission in the third round.