adjective

aquatic

aquatic

Dolphins are aquatic mammals.

Dolphins are aquatic mammals.

The hotel has many aquatic activities.

The hotel has many aquatic activities.

((aquatic)) ((noun)) relating to water Dolphins are aquatic mammals.

Synonyms: marine, water, watery; Antonyms: terrestrial, land-based

From Latin 'aqua' meaning 'water' + the adjective suffix '-atic'. Meaning 'relating to water'.

Like 'aquarium', the 'aqua' root means water. So 'aquatic' means 'related to water'.

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