adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Capable of functioning on land or in water. not-comparable

   "an amphibious vehicle"

2. 2
   Occurring on both land and water. not-comparable

   "an amphibious attack"

3. 3
   Ambidextrous. humorous, not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   operating or living on land and in water wordnet
2. 2
   relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adaptableadjustableall aroundall-aroundamalgamatedambidextrous

Antonyms

All antonyms

aquaticterrestrial

Example

More examples

"The platypus, a small amphibious Austrian mammal, is a very shy animal."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος (amphíbios), from ἀμφί (amphí) + βίος (bíos, “life”).

Related phrases

amphibious assault shipamphibious car

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