aquatic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a plant that lives in or on water
  2. adjective relating to or consisting of or being in water
    • an aquatic environment
  3. adjective operating or living or growing in water
    • boats are aquatic vehicles
    • water lilies are aquatic plants
    • fish are aquatic animals

WordNet

A*quat"ic adjective
Etymology
L. aquaticus: cf. F. aquatique. See Aqua.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to water growing in water; living in, swimming in, or frequenting the margins of waters; as, aquatic plants and fowls.
A*quat`ic noun
Definitions
  1. An aquatic animal or plant.
  2. pl. Sports or exercises practiced in or on the water.

Webster 1913