lentic

[len-tik]

adjective

1. pertaining to or living in still water.

lentic

/ ˈlɛntɪk /

adjective

1. ecology of, relating to, or inhabiting still water Compare lotic

   a lentic fauna

Word History and Origins

Origin of lentic¹

1930–35; < Latin lent ( us ) slow, motionless + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of lentic¹

C20: from Latin lentus slow

Example Sentences

“This was a historic storm, estimated by some to be a 1,000-year event. The problem is, these sorts of events are becoming more common with a changing climate,” said John Lenters, senior scientist with Lentic Environmental Services and SWP consulting climatologist, in a news release.

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Lentic′ula, a small lens: a lenticel: a freckle—also Len′ticule.—adv.

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