Meaning & use

aquatic

adjective·Academic

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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