adj
pelagic
Pelagic (adj) means living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
adj
1
Living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
2
Of or pertaining to oceans.
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Etymology
From Latin pelagicus (and possibly pelagus); from Ancient Greek πελαγικός (pelagikós), from πέλαγος (pélagos, “sea”). By surface analysis, -pelag + -ic.
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What is the meaning of pelagic?
"pelagic" (adj) means living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
What are the different meanings of pelagic?
"pelagic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters; 2. Of or pertaining to oceans.