aquatic

[ uh-kwat-ik, uh-kwot- ]
/ əˈkwæt ɪk, əˈkwɒt- /
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adjective

of, in, or pertaining to water.
living or growing in water: aquatic plant life.
taking place or practiced on or in water: aquatic sports.

noun

an aquatic plant or animal.
aquatics, sports practiced on or in water.

Origin of aquatic

1480–90; < Latin aquāticus, equivalent to aqu(a) water + -āticus (see -ate1, -ic); replacing late Middle English aquatyque < Middle French < Latin, as above

OTHER WORDS FROM aquatic

a·quat·i·cal·ly, adverb non·a·quat·ic, adjective trans·a·quat·ic, adjective

Words nearby aquatic

aquarids, aquarist, aquarium, aquarius, aquashow, aquatic, aquatics, aquatint, aquatone, aquavit, aqueduct

Words related to aquatic

floating, marine, maritime, amphibious, oceanic, amphibian, sea, swimming, watery, natatory

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British Dictionary definitions for aquatic

aquatic
/ (əˈkwætɪk, əˈkwɒt-) /

adjective

growing, living, or found in water
sport performed in or on water

noun

a marine or freshwater animal or plant

Word Origin for aquatic

C15: from Latin aquāticus, from aqua water

Scientific definitions for aquatic

aquatic
[ ə-kwăt′ĭk ]

Relating to, living in, or growing in water.