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aquatic

Syllabification: (a·quat·ic)
Pronunciation: /əˈkwätik, əˈkwat-/

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Definition of aquatic

adjective

  • of or relating to water.
  • (of a plant or animal) growing or living in or near water:the bay could support aquatic life
  • (of a sport) played in or on water.
  • (of a shop or dealer) specializing in products for ponds or aquariums.

noun

  • 1an aquatic plant or animal, typically one suitable for a pond or aquarium.
  • 2 (aquatics) sports played in or on water.

Origin:

late 15th century (in the sense 'watery, rainy'): from Old French aquatique or Latin aquaticus, from aqua 'water'

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