oceanography

[oh-shuh-nog-ruh-fee, oh-shee-uh-]

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noun

the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.

Origin of oceanography

First recorded in 1855–60; ocean + -o- + -graphy

Related formso·cea·nog·ra·pher, nouno·cea·no·graph·ic

[oh-shuh-nuh-graf-ik] /ˌoʊ ʃə nəˈgræf ɪk/, o·cea·no·graph·i·cal, adjectiveo·cea·no·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for oceanographic

Contemporary Examples

The search will be carried out by Sea Scout, an oceanographic search ship.
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Historical Examples

There's an oceanographic ship due in Manila shortly, by the way.
Creatures of the Abyss
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A center for oceanographic research that is one of the world's finest sea life exhibits.
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Any oceanographic or bathymetric information obtainable at the time of sighting may be significant.
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Stephen Leatherwood

British Dictionary definitions for oceanographic

oceanography

noun

the branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features of the oceans and ocean basins

Derived Formsoceanographer, nounoceanographic (ˌəʊʃənəˈɡræfɪk, ˌəʊʃɪə-) or oceanographical, adjectiveoceanographically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for oceanographic

oceanography

n.

1859, coined in English from ocean + -graphy; on analogy of geography. French océanographie is attested from 1580s but is said to have been rare before 1876. Related: Oceanographic.

oceanographic in Science

oceanography

[ō′shə-nŏg′rə-fē]

The scientific study of oceans, the life that inhabits them, and their physical characteristics, including the depth and extent of ocean waters, their movement and chemical makeup, and the topography and composition of the ocean floors. Oceanography also includes ocean exploration. Also called oceanology

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Examples from the Web for oceanographic

Contemporary Examples

The search will be carried out by Sea Scout, an oceanographic search ship.

Historical Examples

There's an oceanographic ship due in Manila shortly, by the way.

A center for oceanographic research that is one of the world's finest sea life exhibits.

Any oceanographic or bathymetric information obtainable at the time of sighting may be significant.

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Word Origin and History for oceanographic

oceanography

n.

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Origin of oceanography