semiaquatic

[ sem-ee-uh-kwat-ik, -kwot-, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

, Botany, Zoology.

1. partly aquatic; growing or living in or close to water, or carrying out part of its life cycle in water.

semiaquatic

/ ˌsɛmɪəˈkwætɪk /

adjective

1. (of organisms, esp plants) occurring close to the water and sometimes within it

semiaquatic

/ sĕm′ē-ə-kwăt′ĭk /

1. Adapted for living or growing in or near water, but not entirely aquatic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiaquatic¹

First recorded in 1825–35; semi- + aquatic

Example Sentences

Focusing on the semiaquatic species Isotomurus retardatus, films at such extreme speeds as 10,000 frames per second showed plenty of control.

From Science News

The semiaquatic mammal is sometimes hunted for its meat and hide.

From The Daily Beast

The majority are terrestrial, but some species are semiaquatic.

From Project Gutenberg

The semiaquatic Otter, and the still more thoroughly aquatic (marine) Enhydris, suggest an affinity in that direction.

From Project Gutenberg

Turtles of the genus Terrapene belong to the Emyidae, a family comprising chiefly aquatic and semiaquatic species.

From Project Gutenberg