aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwä-tik 
-ˈkwa-
-ˈkwa-
1
: growing or living in or frequenting water
aquatic mosquito larvae
2
: taking place in or on water
aquatic sports
1
: an aquatic animal or plant
2
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Examples of aquatic in a Sentence
Adjective
a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Our mission is perhaps equally bold: to make humans aquatic by enabling our species to live, work and thrive underwater.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
Flashback: While Gus' presence at the January 2023 shooting hasn't been widely reported, a St. Paul aquatics coach recounted the scene two months ago after the teen went viral during the Democratic National Convention.
—Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Russia, along with other countries, have long been open about training the aquatic mammals to patrol waters near sensitive outposts and bases.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Our mission is perhaps equally bold: to make humans aquatic by enabling our species to live, work and thrive underwater.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
Noun
Joining her in showing off the aquatics theme were Kate Upton and Barbara Palvin.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
Flashback: While Gus' presence at the January 2023 shooting hasn't been widely reported, a St. Paul aquatics coach recounted the scene two months ago after the teen went viral during the Democratic National Convention.
—Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquatic. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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aquatic
1 of 2 adjective
aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwät-ik
-ˈkwat-
-ˈkwat-
1
: growing or living in or often found in water
aquatic animals
2
: performed in or on water
aquatic sports
aquatic
2 of 2 noun
: an aquatic animal or plant
Medical Definition
aquatic
adjective
aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwät-ik
-ˈkwat-
-ˈkwat-
: growing or living in or frequenting water
aquatic mosquito larvae
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