Aquatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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aquatic

 

[ ษ™หˆkwษ‘หtษชk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

living or growing in water

Relating to water; living in or near water. Aquatic animals breathe through gills.

Synonyms

marine, water-related.

Examples of usage

  • Many aquatic plants are able to survive in both fresh and saltwater.
  • Dolphins are highly intelligent aquatic mammals that live in the ocean.
Context #2 | Noun

a plant or animal that lives in water

A plant or animal that lives in or depends on water. Aquatics include fish, amphibians, and various types of plants.

Synonyms

aquatic organism, marine organism, water creature.

Examples of usage

  • The aquarium is home to a variety of aquatic species.
  • Swimming with aquatic creatures like sharks can be an exhilarating experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "aquatic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aquรกtico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aquatisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akuatik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐด็”Ÿใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aquatique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acuรกtico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท suda yaลŸayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ƒ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vodnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด็”Ÿ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vodni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vatna-

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฐัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sualtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acuรกtico

Etymology

The word 'aquatic' originated from the Latin word 'aquaticus', which is derived from 'aqua' meaning water. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things related to or living in water. Aquatic ecosystems play a vital role in the balance of nature, supporting a wide range of plant and animal life. The study of aquatic environments is crucial for understanding our planet's biodiversity and the impact of human activities on water habitats.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,710 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.