adj
abyssal
Abyssal (adj) means belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable.
adj
1
Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable.
2
Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): abyssal zone.
3
Pertaining to or occurring at excessive depths in the earth's crust; plutonic.
4
In the utter depths of despair; gloomy.
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Etymology
First attested in the 1690s. From Medieval Latin abyssalis, from Latin abyssus (“abyss”) + -alis (“-al”). Equivalent to abyss + -al.
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What is the meaning of abyssal?
"abyssal" (adj) means belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable.
What are the different meanings of abyssal?
"abyssal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable; 2. Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): abyssal zone; 3. Pertaining to or occurring at excessive depths in the earth's crust; plutonic.