nonaquatic

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnəˈkwɒtɪk/

KK: /nɑˈnɑkwətɪk/

adjective

Definition

Referring to organisms or environments that do not live in or are not related to water.

Example

Many plants are nonaquatic and thrive in dry soil.

Conversation

Did you know that turtles can be nonaquatic too?

Really? I thought they always lived in water.

Some species actually prefer land, especially for nesting.

That's interesting! I guess not all turtles are the same.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

terrestrial

land

dry

Antonyms

aquatic

marine

oceanic

Root Explanation

Nonaquatic is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "aquatic" (from Latin "aquaticus", meaning relating to water). The word describes something that is not related to or does not live in water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'aquatic' relating to water — so nonaquatic refers to something that is not water-related.

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