adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any aquatic plant.

   "In such a cistern the present and other hardy aquatics may be grown with success."

2. 2
   a plant that lives in or on water wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water.

Adjective

1. 1
   operating or living or growing in water wordnet
2. 2
   relating to or consisting of or being in water wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aquatileaqueousbalnealbipedcaninecannibal

Antonyms

All antonyms

amphibiousterrestrial

Example

More examples

"Later, we'll visit the aquatic park."

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French aquatique (“living in water”), from Latin aquaticus (“relating to water”), from aqua (“water”).

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