limnetic

[ lim-net-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or living in the open water of a freshwater pond or lake.

limnetic

/ lɪmˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or inhabiting the open water of lakes down to the depth of light penetration

   the limnetic zone

Word History and Origins

Origin of limnetic¹

1895–1900; < Greek limnḗt ( ēs ) marsh-dwelling ( límn ( ē ) pool, marsh + -ētēs extended form of -tēs agent suffix, from v. stems ending in -ē- ) + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of limnetic¹

C20: from Greek limnē pool