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.