aquatic
of, in, or pertaining to water.
living or growing in water: aquatic plant life.
taking place or practiced on or in water: aquatic sports.
an aquatic plant or animal.
aquatics, sports practiced on or in water.
Origin of aquatic
1Other words from aquatic
- a·quat·i·cal·ly, adverb
- non·a·quat·ic, adjective
- trans·a·quat·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for aquatic
/ (əˈkwætɪk, əˈkwɒt-) /
growing, living, or found in water
sport performed in or on water
a marine or freshwater animal or plant
Origin of aquatic
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for aquatic
[ ə-kwăt′ĭk ]
Relating to, living in, or growing in water.
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