Definition

Activities or sports that take place in water, such as swimming, diving, and water polo.

Example

The summer camp offers various aquatics programs for children.

Conversation

Have you ever tried any aquatics like swimming or diving?

Yeah, I love swimming! It's so refreshing.

I think aquatics are a great way to stay fit and have fun.

Definitely! Plus, it's a nice way to cool off in the summer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aquatics is formed from "aqua" (from Latin, meaning water) and the suffix "-ics" (meaning related to or pertaining to). The word refers to activities or things related to water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aqua' meaning water, and remember that 'aquatics' refers to things related to water activities.

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