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aquatic

[ uh-kwat-ik, uh-kwot- ]
/ əˈkwæt ɪk, əˈkwɒt- /
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adjective
of, in, or pertaining to water.
living or growing in water: aquatic plant life.
taking place or practiced on or in water: aquatic sports.
noun
an aquatic plant or animal.
aquatics, sports practiced on or in water.
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Origin of aquatic

1480–90; <Latin aquāticus, equivalent to aqu(a) water + -āticus (see -ate1, -ic); replacing late Middle English aquatyque<Middle French <Latin, as above

OTHER WORDS FROM aquatic

a·quat·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·a·quat·ic, adjectivetrans·a·quat·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for aquatic

aquatic
/ (əˈkwætɪk, əˈkwɒt-) /

adjective
growing, living, or found in water
sport performed in or on water
noun
a marine or freshwater animal or plant

Word Origin for aquatic

C15: from Latin aquāticus, from aqua water
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Scientific definitions for aquatic

aquatic
[ ə-kwătĭk ]

Relating to, living in, or growing in water.
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