amphibious
playSimple Definition of amphibious
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: able to live both on land and in water
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: able to be used both on land and water
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: done by soldiers who are brought to land in special boats : carried out by land and sea forces acting together
Full Definition of amphibious
1 : combining two characteristics
2 a : relating to or adapted for both land and water <amphibious vehicles> b : executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion <an amphibious landing>; also : trained or organized for such action <amphibious forces>
3 : able to live both on land and in water <amphibious plants>
amphibiously
adverbamphibiousness
nounRelated to amphibious
Origin and Etymology of amphibious
Greek amphibios, literally, living a double life, from amphi- + bios mode of life — more at quick
First Known Use: 1643
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AMPHIBIOUS Defined for Kids
amphibious
playDefinition of amphibious for Students
1 : able to live both on land and in water <amphibious animals>
2 : meant to be used on both land and water <amphibious vehicles>
3 : made by land, sea, and air forces acting together <amphibious attack>
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