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oceanic

 

[ əʊʃiˈanɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to ocean

Relating to the ocean, especially the open sea; vast, extensive, or far-reaching like the ocean.

Synonyms

aquatic, marine, ocean-going, seafaring

Examples of usage

  • The oceanic currents play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.
  • Oceanic exploration has revealed many unknown species of marine life.
  • The oceanic view from the cliff was breathtaking.
  • Oceanic pollution is a major environmental concern.
  • Oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust.
Context #2 | Adjective

relating to the Oceanic region

Relating to the region encompassing the islands of the Pacific Ocean, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

Synonyms

Melanesian, Pacific, Polynesian, island

Examples of usage

  • The Oceanic cultures have rich traditions and art forms.
  • Oceanic languages are diverse and unique.
  • The Oceanic region is known for its stunning landscapes and biodiversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "oceanic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oceânico

🇮🇳 महासागरीय

🇩🇪 ozeanisch

🇮🇩 oseanik

🇺🇦 океанічний

🇵🇱 oceaniczny

🇯🇵 海洋の

🇫🇷 océanique

🇪🇸 oceánico

🇹🇷 okyanus

🇰🇷 해양의

🇸🇦 محيطي

🇨🇿 oceánský

🇸🇰 oceánsky

🇨🇳 海洋的

🇸🇮 oceanski

🇮🇸 hafsvætt

🇰🇿 мұхиттық

🇬🇪 ოკეანური

🇦🇿 okeanik

🇲🇽 oceánico

Word origin

The word 'oceanic' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'Oceanicus', which is derived from the Greek word 'Okeanós' meaning 'the great river or sea'. The term has been used to describe things related to the ocean or the vastness of the open sea. In addition, 'Oceanic' is also used to refer to the region encompassing the islands of the Pacific Ocean, known for its distinct cultures and languages.

See also: ocean, oceanfront, oceanography, oceanology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,226, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.