Definition

Describing something that is related to or needs a lot of moisture or water.

Example

The hydric environment of the wetlands supports a diverse range of plant and animal life.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new plants that thrive in hydric environments?

Yeah, I've read that they need a lot of moisture to grow well.

I think it would be cool to have a hydric garden in the backyard.

Definitely! It would attract so many interesting creatures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydric is formed from "hydr-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "hydric" refers to something that is related to or characterized by water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hydr-' which relates to water, and remember that 'hydric' means pertaining to water.

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