oceanic
pronunciation
How to pronounce oceanic in British English:
UK [ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk]
How to pronounce oceanic in American English:
US [ˌoʊʃiˈænɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean
- resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree
- constituting or living in the open sea
Word Origin
- oceanic (adj.)
- 1650s, probably from French océanique, from océan (see ocean).
Example
- 1. An oceanic whitetip shark , one of the species under threat .
- 2. The studies were funded by the national oceanic and atmospheric administration ( noaa ) .
- 3. With water levels rising , we may as well start thinking about oceanic living .
- 4. It 's even in speculation that neptune has oceanic glaciers made of pure diamonds .
- 5. An additional 15 percent could be dead within 20 years , according to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration .