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Meaning of oceanic
Relating to the ocean
Etymology of oceanic
The word "oceanic" has its roots in the Latin "oceanus," meaning the great stream or river that encircles the earth, derived from the Greek "Ĺkeanos," referring to the ocean as a great river surrounding the world
Historically, the term has been used to describe not just physical properties of the ocean but also its influence on climate, geography, and the lives of organisms within it
Synonyms
Definitions
- Relating to the ocean, especially the open sea
- * Relating to or found in the ocean
- * Of or relating to the oceans, especially in relation to their geological, chemical, or biological properties
Usage Examples
- The oceanic currents played a significant role in shaping the global climate
- * The oceanic ecosystem is crucial for the health of our planet
- * Oceanic research vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to study the deep sea
Antonyms
terrestrial
continental
landlocked
inland
freshwater
non-marine
coastal
shore-based
riverine
lacustrine
paludal
limnetic
non-aquatic
arid
desertic
land-based
earthbound
non-oceanic
continental
terrestrialized