aquatic
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈkwætɪk/
KK: /əˈkwætɪk/
adjective
Definition
Relating to water; living or growing in water or in areas close to water.
Example
Dolphins are aquatic mammals that live in the ocean.
Conversation
Have you ever tried any aquatic sports like kayaking?
Yeah, I went kayaking last summer, and it was so much fun!
That sounds awesome! I love being around aquatic environments.
Me too! There's something so relaxing about being near the water.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
marine
water
nautical
Antonyms
terrestrial
dry
land
noun
Definition
A living thing that exists in or near water, such as fish, plants, or other organisms.
Example
Dolphins are fascinating aquatic creatures that live in the ocean.
Conversation
Have you ever tried any aquatic sports?
Yeah, I went kayaking last summer, and it was a blast!
That sounds fun! I’ve always wanted to try something aquatic like that.
Root Explanation
Aquatic is formed from "aqua" (from Latin, meaning water) and the suffix "-tic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "aquatic" refers to something that pertains to or is related to water.
Memory Tip
Think of 'aqua' meaning water, and remember that 'aquatic' describes things related to water.
Visually Confused Words
quartic
quantic
auantic
subaquatic
proaquatic
quartzic
caumatic