nekton
Syllabification: (nek·ton)
Pronunciation: /ˈnektən, -tän/
Definition of nekton
noun
Zoology- aquatic animals that are able to swim and move independently of water currents. Often contrasted with plankton.
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /nekˈtänik/
adjective
Origin:
late 19th century: via German from Greek nēkton, neuter of nēktos 'swimming', from nēkhein 'to swim'