adj
Uncommon
oceanic
oh-shee-A-nihk
Oceanic (adj) means relating to, found in, or resembling the ocean. Example: “The ship recorded oceanic currents throughout the voyage.”
adj
1
Relating to, found in, or resembling the ocean.
"The ship recorded oceanic currents throughout the voyage."
2
Describing a climate with mild temperature swings and high rainfall, typical of coastal regions.
"The UK has an oceanic climate, with mild winters and cool summers."
How to use oceanic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the ocean, or (for climate) mild and rainy year-round.
Common pairings
oceanic climate
oceanic currents
oceanic species
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like oceanic.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Comparative
- more oceanic
- Superlative
- most oceanic
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The ship recorded _____ currents throughout the voyage.
Etymology
From Latin oceanicus, from Oceanus — see "ocean".
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for oceanic
See all rhymes for oceanic →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.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include oceanic:
