Word
aquatic
Phoneticsaquat·ic
US/əˈkwætɪk/
UK/əkwˈætɪk/
Definitions
01living or happening in water
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science
adj. living in, growing in, or happening in water.
adj. relating to water; specifically describing organisms that inhabit water or activities that occur within it.
“The park is home to many aquatic animals like frogs and turtles.”
“Biologists are concerned that the chemical runoff will permanently damage the delicate aquatic ecosystem of the local river.”
Usage
Often used to categorise plants, animals, or sports.
Antonyms
02a water plant
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. a plant that grows in water.
n. any plant that grows in or on water. Often used in the plural to refer to a collection of such plants.
“The pond was filled with lilies and other beautiful aquatics.”
“The botanical garden features a specialised greenhouse dedicated entirely to tropical aquatics and floating ferns.”
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form 'aquatics' when referring to plants.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “aquatic” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The fossils also provide clues that Praearcturus may have spent part of its life in aquatic environments.” “This makes sense and has been shown before in different aquatic species.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French aquatique (“living in water”), from Latin aquaticus (“relating to water”), from aqua (“water”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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