aquatic
adjective
aquat·ic
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Definition of aquatic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: growing or living in or frequenting water
aquatic mosquito larvae
2
: taking place in or on water
aquatic sports
aquatic
nounDefinition of aquatic (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an aquatic animal or plant
2
aquatics plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: water sports
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Other Words from aquatic
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aquatically
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adverb
Synonyms for aquatic
Synonyms: Adjective
submarine, submerged, sunken, underwater
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Examples of aquatic in a Sentence
Adjective
a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creaturesRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
There will be discussions of local conservation efforts and available education programs, stream sampling for aquatic insects and an opportunity to talk with anglers about all aspects of trout and saltwater fishing. — courant.com, "Community News For The Farmington Valley Edition," 30 Aug. 2019 Those nutrients spur blooms of algae that steal sunlight from aquatic grasses growing at the bottom. — Scott Dance, baltimoresun.com, "Record rain + heat = Chesapeake Bay dead zone among biggest in decades. Crabs, fish are suffocating.," 29 Aug. 2019 This invasive, aquatic weed has turned up in two areas not far from Lake Michigan. — Maryann Struman, Detroit Free Press, "Aggressive weed that can harm fish and choke boat motors found near Lake Michigan," 27 Aug. 2019 The larvicide being used is not harmful to people, pets, bees, aquatic habitats or environmentally sensitive areas, county officials say. — Susannah Bryan, sun-sentinel.com, "Mosquito spraying coming soon to 6 cities," 22 Aug. 2019 Just this month, officials debated whether to use Measure U funds to guarantee bonds for an aquatic complex in one middle-class neighborhood, or devote them to projects in poor areas. — Dan Walters, The Mercury News, "Walters: California’s slow-motion pension disaster," 19 Aug. 2019 Our goals are to foster a newfound appreciation for aquatic ecosystems and model our capacity for positive environmental change. — Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, "Push for Port Canaveral aquarium moves forward," 15 Aug. 2019 Plastic and microplastics have been thought of as marine and aquatic pollutants, ending up in waterways, oceans and the animals that live within them. — Los Angeles Times, "Microplastic in the atmosphere is making its way to the pristine Arctic," 15 Aug. 2019 Glendale High has enjoyed a great degree of aquatic success during the last seven years, highlighted by the boys’ water polo team winning the school’s first CIF-SS championship in 24 years in 2013. — Andrew J. Campa, Glendale News-Press, "Costly Glendale High School pool appears headed toward reality," 9 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Programs include computer training, aquatics and fitness, music and art therapy, organic gardening, culinary arts, and supported employment. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Haute with Heart," 21 Aug. 2019 Residents can enjoy a workout in the fitness studio or a swim in the all-season indoor aquatics center. — Houston Chronicle, "Center of the action at Eagle’s Trace," 29 July 2019 Stroup had achieved scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout, and as an adult worked as a camp counselor and aquatics instructor at camps in central Ohio and at the 1981 National Jamboree. — Cara Kelly, USA TODAY, "Hundreds of new sex abuse claims against Boy Scouts of America suggest leaders exploited their prominent positions," 5 Aug. 2019 Miles reached out to Jessica Kingston, the aquatics coordinator for the East Jefferson YMCA. — Earl Hodges, nola.com, "Victior Wylie explores new passion thanks to YMCA," 13 June 2019 And that could mean dropping games and including other activities: outdoor education, fitness, gymnastics, aquatics. — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, "Dodgeball is a tool of “oppression” used to “dehumanize” others, researchers argue," 8 June 2019 This might explain the $21 million aquatics center at the University of Alabama or the $32 million recreation and wellness center at Jacksonville State University. — Lily Jackson | [email protected], al.com, "College campus construction in Alabama shows no sign of slowing," 28 June 2019 DockDogs is the independent governing and sanctioning body for the regional, national and international dock jumping canine aquatics sport for dogs. — Kathy Cichon, chicagotribune.com, "Libertyville goes to the dogs for jumping competition and fest," 26 June 2019 Alec Lackmann, an aquatics expert at North Dakota State University, was one of the scientists who studied the 33-pound fish. — Zekriah Chaudhry, Twin Cities, "Minnesota angler’s mysterious ‘giant goldfish’ helps shed light on species," 14 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aquatic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for aquatic
aquatic
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of aquatic
: living or found in or near water
: of or relating to the animals and plants that live in or near water
: done in or on water
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aquatic
adjective
aquat·ic
| \ ə-ˈkwä-tik
, -ˈkwa-\
, -ˈkwa-\
Kids Definition of aquatic
: growing, living, or done in water
aquatic animals
aquatic
adjective
aquat·ic
| \ ə-ˈkwät-ik
, -ˈkwat-
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, -ˈkwat-
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