aquatic

adjective
UK: /əˈkwætɪk/
US: /əˈkwɑːtɪk/

  1. Relating to water; living or growing in water.

    1. The aquarium has many aquatic animals. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many aquatic plants thrive along the river's edge, creating a vibrant ecosystem. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

marine watery oceanic riverine
aquatic noun

  1. An aquatic plant or animal.

    1. The class studied various aquatics. [ ] [ ]
    2. Protecting aquatics from pollution is vital for maintaining healthy ecosystems. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "aquatic" is /əˈkwætɪk/ in British English and /əˈkwɑːtɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aquatic": marine, watery, oceanic, riverine.

Example usage of "aquatic": "The aquarium has many aquatic animals.". More examples on the page.