Word
oceanic
Phoneticsocean·ic
US/ˌoʊʃiˈænɪk/
UK/ˌəʊʃɪˈænɪk/
Definitions
01related to the ocean
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science
adj. relating to the ocean or the creatures that live in it.
adj. of or relating to the ocean; specifically describing organisms or processes occurring in the open sea.
Español:oceánico
“Scientists are studying oceanic currents to understand how the climate is changing.”
“The expedition focused on oceanic life forms that thrive in the extreme pressure and darkness of the deep-sea trenches.”
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02vast or huge
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. extremely large, like the ocean.
adj. resembling an ocean in vastness, depth, or extent; used figuratively to describe immense scale.
“The crowd moved with an oceanic force through the city streets.”
“The philosopher's work is known for its oceanic depth, covering almost every aspect of human existence in exhaustive detail.”
03climate type
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. a type of weather with mild temperatures and plenty of rain all year.
adj. describing a temperate climate characterized by cool summers, mild winters, and consistent rainfall throughout the year.
“London has an oceanic climate, which means it rarely gets extremely hot or cold.”
“The region's oceanic climate is ideal for certain types of agriculture that require stable temperatures and high humidity.”
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04relating to Oceania
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. relating to the islands of the Pacific Ocean, known as Oceania.
adj. pertaining to the geographical region of Oceania or the Oceanic branch of the Austronesian language family.
Español:oceánico
“The museum has a beautiful collection of oceanic art from the Pacific islands.”
“Linguists have spent decades mapping the relationships between various Oceanic languages spoken across the scattered islands of the Pacific.”
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Real-World Examples
“So instead of a big train wreck, it's like watching a train slowly derail, one car at a time."
The researchers identified several tears running through the oceanic plate.” Word family
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- 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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