Meaning & use
aquatic
Relating to or living, growing, or taking place in water rather than on land.
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Otters and beavers are aquatic mammals that spend much of their lives in rivers and lakes.
The hotel offers aquatic activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and scuba diving for guests.
A note on using this word
Aquatic covers both fresh and salt water, unlike marine, which refers specifically to the sea.
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Words with an opposite meaning
terrestrial
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