Definition of aquatic
1 : growing or living in or frequenting water aquatic mosquito larvae
2 : taking place in or on water aquatic sports
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Examples of aquatic in a Sentence
a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures
Origin and Etymology of aquatic
see aqua
First Known Use: 1610
Other Ecology Terms
aquatic
Definition of aquatic
1 : an aquatic animal or plant
2 aquatics plural in form but singular or plural in construction : water sports
Origin and Etymology of aquatic
see aqua
First Known Use: circa 1600
Other Ecology Terms
AQUATIC Defined for English Language Learners
aquatic
playDefinition of aquatic for English Language Learners
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: living or found in or near water
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: of or relating to the animals and plants that live in or near water
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: done in or on water
AQUATIC Defined for Kids
aquatic
playDefinition of aquatic for Students
: growing, living, or done in water aquatic animals
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