aquatic
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ɪk, əˈkwɒt- adjective
1.
of, in, or pertaining to water.
2.
living or growing in water: aquatic plant life.
3.
taking place or practiced on or in water: aquatic sports.
noun
4.
an aquatic plant or animal.
5.
aquatics, sports practiced on or in water.
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aquatic (əˈkwætɪk, əˈkwɒt-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | growing, living, or found in water |
| 2. | sport performed in or on water |
| —n | |
| 3. | a marine or freshwater animal or plant |
| [C15: from Latin aquāticus, from aqua water] | |
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Word Origin & History
aquatic
late 15c., from M.Fr., from O.Fr. aquatique (13c.), from L. aquaticus "watery," from aqua "water" (see aqua-)
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Science Dictionary
| aquatic (ə-kwāt'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to, living in, or growing in water. |
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Example sentences
Walking on water may seem miraculous, but for tiny aquatic snails, it's an everyday activity.
State health officials said the incident posed no threat to drinking water or aquatic life.
Three levels of shelves hold aquatic plants such as water irises and lilies.
Trouble is, these ballast water pools typically harbor lots of aquatic species.
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