oceanic
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for oceanic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to, found in, or resembling the ocean.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use oceanic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin oceanicus, from Oceanus — see "ocean".
Full origin of oceanic →Frequently asked questions
What does “oceanic” mean?
The word “oceanic” means relating to, found in, or resembling the ocean. In plain terms, to do with the ocean, or (for climate) mild and rainy year-round.
How do you pronounce “oceanic”?
“Oceanic” is pronounced oh-shee-A-nihk (/ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “oceanic” in a sentence?
Here is “oceanic” used in a sentence: “The ship recorded oceanic currents throughout the voyage.”
What part of speech is “oceanic”?
“Oceanic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “oceanic” come from?
The word “oceanic” comes from Latin. From Latin oceanicus, from Oceanus — see "ocean".
Is “oceanic” a common word?
“Oceanic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “oceanic” have?
“Oceanic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to, found in, or resembling the ocean.