submunition
|sub/mu/ni/tion|
C1
/sʌb.mjuˈnɪʃ.ən/
small munition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'submunition' originates from the Latin prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'munitio' meaning 'fortification' or 'defense'.
Historical Evolution
'submunition' evolved from the Latin 'submunitio', which referred to a smaller or secondary fortification, and eventually became the modern English word 'submunition'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a smaller fortification, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a smaller munition within a larger one.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a smaller munition that is part of a larger munition, often used in cluster bombs.
The military used submunitions to cover a wide area.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39