oceanic
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ʃiˈæn adjective
1.
of, living in, or produced by the ocean: oceanic currents.
2.
3.
immensely large; vast: an oceanic expanse of stars.
4.
( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to Oceania, its peoples, or their languages.
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oceanic (ˌəʊʃɪˈænɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to the ocean |
| 2. | living in the depths of the ocean beyond the continental shelf at a depth exceeding 200 metres: oceanic fauna |
| 3. | huge or overwhelming |
| 4. | (of geological formations) of volcanic origin, arising from the ocean: oceanic islands |
| Oceanic (ˌəʊʃɪˈænɪk) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a branch, group, or subfamily of the Malayo-Polynesian family of languages, comprising Polynesian and Melanesian |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages |
| 3. | of or relating to Oceania |
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oceanic (ō'shē-ān'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
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Example sentences
Nonetheless, the results suggest that changes in ocean temperatures could have a big impact on the spread of oceanic species.
Likewise, the sheer number of oceanic compounds yet to be explored would overwhelm human lab technicians.
Each country pay into oceanic fish breeding centers.
It's a venerable idea to see extinctions at sea as being caused by a disturbance of the whole oceanic habitat.
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