aquatics
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] | |
| aquatics (əˈkwætɪks, əˈkwɒt-) | |
| —pl n | |
| sports or pastimes performed in or on the 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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