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aquatic
[ uh-kwat-ik, uh-kwot- ]
adjective
- of, in, or pertaining to water.
- living or growing in water:
aquatic plant life.
- taking place or practiced on or in water:
aquatic sports.
noun
- an aquatic plant or animal.
- aquatics, sports practiced on or in water.
aquatic
/ əˈkwɒt-; əˈkwætɪk /
adjective
- growing, living, or found in water
- sport performed in or on water
noun
- a marine or freshwater animal or plant
aquatic
/ ə-kwăt′ĭk /
- Relating to, living in, or growing in water.
Other Words From
- a·quati·cal·ly adverb
- nona·quatic adjective
- transa·quatic adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of aquatic1
Example Sentences
Australian researchers, who spent years towing seal-shaped decoys through waters infested with great white sharks, have determined that wrapping the lures in very bright lights — sort of like aquatic Christmas trees — seems to turn sharks away.
Senior officer Janine Maclean said it was "very sad the pollutions had such serious impacts - killing fish and other aquatic life".
The first is a study from the journal Current Biology found that ctenophores, a phlyum of aquatic invertebrates better known as comb jellies, can successfully fuse together after being injured.
“I’m concerned and anxious about what the Trump administration could mean for water, and especially biodiversity protection in aquatic habitats.”
“California habitually fails to enforce environmental laws designed to protect our aquatic ecosystems,” they wrote.
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