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.”
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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 notesIn 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").
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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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