adj
Uncommon
aquatic
uh-KWA-tihk
Aquatic (adj) means living in, related to, or taking place in water. Example: “Dolphins and otters are both aquatic mammals.”
adj
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Living in, related to, or taking place in water.
"Dolphins and otters are both aquatic mammals."
"The hotel has an aquatic centre with several pools."
"Water lilies and reeds are aquatic plants that grow along the edge of the pond."
How to use aquatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything connected with water, especially plants and animals that live in it.
Common pairings
aquatic life
aquatic plants
aquatic centre
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Word forms
- Plural
- aquatics
- Comparative
- more aquatic
- Superlative
- most aquatic
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Etymology
From Latin aquaticus, "relating to water," from aqua, "water."
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Rhymes for aquatic
static
somatic
fanatic
hepatic
erratic
lunatic
aromatic
ecstatic
operatic
dramatic
climatic
emphatic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “aquatic” mean?
The word “aquatic” means living in, related to, or taking place in water. In plain terms, describes anything connected with water, especially plants and animals that live in it.
How do you pronounce “aquatic”?
“Aquatic” is pronounced uh-KWA-tihk (/əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “aquatic” in a sentence?
Here is “aquatic” used in a sentence: “Dolphins and otters are both aquatic mammals.”
What part of speech is “aquatic”?
“Aquatic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “aquatic” come from?
The word “aquatic” comes from Latin. From Latin aquaticus, "relating to water," from aqua, "water.".
Is “aquatic” a common word?
“Aquatic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between aquatic and marine?
Aquatic describes anything living in, related to, or taking place in water generally, including both freshwater and saltwater environments. Marine specifically refers to the sea or ocean, so it is a narrower term. All marine life is aquatic, but not all aquatic life is marine, since freshwater species are aquatic but not marine.
What are examples of aquatic activities or sports?
Aquatic activities are those taking place in water, so common examples include swimming, diving, water polo, and rowing. The term is often used collectively, as in 'aquatic center' or 'aquatic sports,' to describe facilities or events centered on water-based activity.
Is aquatic used for plants as well as animals?
Yes, aquatic applies to anything living in or related to water, which includes aquatic plants such as water lilies alongside aquatic animals like fish. The word is not limited to animal life.
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