adj

amphibious

am-FIH-bee-uhs

Amphibious (adj) means able to live, travel, or operate both on land and in water. Example: “The turtle is an amphibious creature, at home on the beach and in the sea.”

adj

Able to live, travel, or operate both on land and in water.

"The turtle is an amphibious creature, at home on the beach and in the sea."

"The army launched an amphibious assault on the coastline."

How to Use Amphibious

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCapable of working both on land and in water.

Common pairings

amphibious assault amphibious vehicle amphibious landing

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Etymology

From Greek amphibios, from amphi- ("both") + bios ("life").

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for amphibious

yous nous pious joyous famous odious porous mucous Aldous heinous ominous curious

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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").

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