aquatic

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

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

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British Dictionary definitions for aquatics (1 of 2)

aquatics
/ (əˈkwætɪks, əˈkwɒt-) /

pl n

sports or pastimes performed in or on the water

British Dictionary definitions for aquatics (2 of 2)

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 aquatics

aquatic
[ ə-kwătĭk ]

Relating to, living in, or growing in water.