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subaquatic

/'sʌbə'kwætik/ Cách viết khác : (subaqueous) /'sʌb'eikwiəs/
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The word "subaquatic" is an adjective that describes something that is partially underwater. It refers to plants or animals that live or grow both in water and on land, or things that are found under the surface of the water.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "subaquatic" when talking about environments, plants, or animals that are found in or under water.
  • It is often used in scientific or environmental contexts.
Example:
  • "The subaquatic plants in the lake provide food and shelter for many fish species."
  • "In the aquarium, we can see subaquatic life forms that thrive beneath the surface."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "subaquatic" might be used in environmental studies, marine biology, or ecology to describe ecosystems that exist in both aquatic (water) and terrestrial (land) environments.

Word Variants:
  • Subaquatically (adverb): This describes an action or condition that happens in a subaquatic way. For example, "The divers explored subaquatically around the coral reef."
  • Subaqueous (adjective): This is a synonym for subaquatic and can be used interchangeably, though it is less common. It also means something that is under water.
Different Meanings:

While "subaquatic" specifically refers to things related to being under water, "subaqueous" can sometimes refer to geographical features or characteristics found beneath a body of water.

Synonyms:
  • Underwater
  • Aquatic (though this usually refers solely to water)
  • Submerged (which means completely under water)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no widely recognized idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "subaquatic," but you might come across phrases like "life under the sea" or "beneath the waves" when discussing related topics.
Adjective
  1. partially aquatic; living or growing partly on land and partly in water
    • a marginal subaquatic flora
  2. growing or remaining under water
    • viewing subaqueous fauna from a glass-bottomed boat
    • submerged leaves

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