lentic

adjective

len·​tic ˈlen-tik How to pronounce lentic (audio)
: of, relating to, or living in still waters (such as lakes, ponds, or swamps) compare lotic

Word History

Etymology

Latin lentus sluggish

First Known Use

circa 1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lentic was circa 1935

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“Lentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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