aquatic

/əˈkwɑ.tɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: aquatics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any aquatic plant.

Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “aquatic” mean?

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

Is “aquatic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.