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oceanic

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Adj — Relating to, found in, or resembling the ocean.

Synonyms

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How to use oceanic

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oceanic climate oceanic currents oceanic species

Etymology

From Latin oceanicus, from Oceanus — see "ocean".

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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.

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