Abyssal: meaning, definitions and examples

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abyssal

 

[ ษ™หˆbษชs.ษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ocean depth

Abyssal refers to the deepest parts of the ocean, typically lying between 3,000 and 6,000 meters below sea level. This environment is characterized by high pressure, low temperatures, and complete darkness. The term is often used in marine biology to describe ecosystems and organisms that thrive in these extreme conditions.

Synonyms

deep-sea, oceanic, submarine

Examples of usage

  • The abyssal zone is home to unique life forms.
  • Scientists study abyssal ecosystems to understand their biodiversity.
  • Abyssal trenches can reach significant depths.

Translations

Translations of the word "abyssal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abissal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคฐเคพเคˆ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abysmal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ abisal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะพะดะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otchล‚anny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆทฑๆทตใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abyssal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abisal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌ์—ฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlubinnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlbokรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทฑๆธŠ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ abisalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ djรบp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะตาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฆแƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abisal

Etymology

The word 'abyssal' is derived from the Greek word 'abyssos', meaning 'bottomless' or 'without depth'. It is a combination of 'a-' which means 'not' and 'byssos' which refers to depth or bottom. The term began to be used in the context of oceanography to describe the deep ocean floor in the late 19th century as researchers began to explore the vast and largely unknown depths of the world's oceans. The concept of the abyssal zone emerged in response to the discoveries of peculiar marine life and unusual geological formations found in deep-sea explorations. Over time, the term has become more commonly used in various scientific disciplines to describe the characteristics of deep ocean environments.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,934, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.