aquatic — relating to water; living or growing in water
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to water; living or growing in water
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkwætɪk/
Korean meaning: 물의, 수중의; 물에서 사는
Korean pronunciation: 어**쿠**에틱
Example Sentences
- The aquatic center offers swimming lessons for all ages.
- My grandmother started aquatic aerobics and now she's basically a mermaid.
- Scientists are studying how climate change affects aquatic biodiversity.
aquatic
ADJECTIVE//əˈkwætɪk//
relating to water; living or growing in water
Divers glide past colorful aquatic plants and curious fish in a sunlit coral reef.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aquaticus', derived from 'aqua' meaning water. The Latin root ultimately comes from Proto-Indo-European origins related to water and liquids.
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📝Examples
“The aquatic center offers swimming lessons for all ages.”
“My grandmother started aquatic aerobics and now she's basically a mermaid.”
“Scientists are studying how climate change affects aquatic biodiversity.”
“The aquatic plants in my fish tank grow faster than my houseplants – maybe I should water myself more often.”
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