potamic

[poh-tam-ik, puh-]

adjective

1. of or relating to rivers.

potamic

/ pəˈtæmɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to rivers

Word History and Origins

Origin of potamic¹

1880–85; < Greek potam ( ós ) river + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of potamic¹

C19: from Greek potamos river

Example Sentences

Thus, with Metschnikoff we recognise the succession of potamic, thalassic, and oceanic civilisations; with Reclus we see the regular distribution of minor and major towns to have been largely influenced not only by geographical position but by convenient journey distances.

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