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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
aqua (water) + -tic (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = aquatic (relating to water)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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