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Synonyms for aquatic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uh-kwat-ik, uh-kwot-
Phonetic Transcription : əˈkwæt ɪk, əˈkwɒt-

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Définition of aquatic

Origin :
  • late 15c., from Middle French and Old French aquatique (13c.), from Latin aquaticus "growing in water; bringing rain," from aqua "water" (see aqua-)
  • adj occurring in water
Example sentences :
  • The three first are aquatic, the five latter upland varieties.
  • Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: Explorers » by Various
  • It is not an aquatic reptile, its food consisting principally of vegetation.
  • Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas
  • They are aquatic and are much like the snapping turtles in habit.
  • Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas
  • Mytiliform: shell-like; as the middle feet in some aquatic Hemiptera.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • The water-beetles and other aquatic insects will also come in for a share of attention.
  • Extract from : « Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 445 » by Various
  • But I am now come to the water-side; let us next consider the aquatic.
  • Extract from : « Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by John Evelyn
  • On the theory of evolution most in favour, the first Vertebrata were aquatic.
  • Extract from : « On the Genesis of Species » by St. George Mivart
  • His example is the transformation of aquatic into terrestrial animals.
  • Extract from : « Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution » by Alpheus Spring Packard
  • It feeds principally on fish, crustaceans, and aquatic insects.
  • Extract from : « The Western World » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • It is the first aquatic plaything for the boys, and often the last salvation for the men.
  • Extract from : « All Afloat » by William Wood

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