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- pronunciation:
kwa
tihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, in, or taking place on the water.
These birds live in aquatic areas.I've always enjoyed aquatic sports such as scuba diving.There are various aquatic events at the Summer Olympics.- synonyms:
- water
- similar words:
- aqueous, fluvial, marine, maritime, natatorial, oceanic, pelagic, thalassic, waterborne
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| definition 2: |
living or growing in or on water.
Amphibians begin their lives as aquatic animals.Kelp is an aquatic plant.- synonyms:
- hydric, natant
- similar words:
- maritime, pelagic, thalassic
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an aquatic plant or animal.
These creatures began as aquatics.- synonyms:
- hydrophyte, hydrozoan
- similar words:
- water bird, water plant, water snake, waterfowl
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| definition 2: |
(pl.) sports or physical exercises that are performed in or on water.
The school is planning to hire an additional instructor for aquatics. |
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| derivation: |
aquatically (adv.) |
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