amphibious
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for amphibious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Able to live, travel, or operate both on land and in water.
Synonyms
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How to use amphibious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek amphibios, from amphi- ("both") + bios ("life").
Full origin of amphibious →Frequently asked questions
What does “amphibious” mean?
The word “amphibious” means able to live, travel, or operate both on land and in water. In plain terms, capable of working both on land and in water.
How do you pronounce “amphibious”?
“Amphibious” is pronounced am-FIH-bee-uhs (/æmˈfɪbi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “amphibious” in a sentence?
Here is “amphibious” used in a sentence: “The turtle is an amphibious creature, at home on the beach and in the sea.”
What part of speech is “amphibious”?
“Amphibious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “amphibious” come from?
The word “amphibious” comes from Greek. From Greek amphibios, from amphi- ("both") + bios ("life").