aquatic
gb/əkwˈætɪk/ us/əkwˈætɪk/
B2
English
~ 8900
vízi, vizes, vízi élőlény, vízi szervezet
B2
1
vízi
A2
Usage pattern:
aquatic [animal/plant/species/life]
Many aquatic animals have gills that allow them to breathe underwater.
Sok vízi állatnak van kopoltyúja, amely lehetővé teszi számukra, hogy a víz alatt lélegezzenek.
Rice is one of the few aquatic plants that is widely grown as a crop.
A rizs azon kevés vízi növények egyike, amelyet széles körben termesztenek haszonnövényként.
The lake supports a rich variety of aquatic life.
Pollution can quickly destroy delicate aquatic ecosystems.
Scientists are studying how climate change affects aquatic species in coastal rivers.
Learner examples
Frogs start their life as aquatic animals.
A békák életüket vízi állatként kezdik.
We looked at small aquatic plants in the pond.
Apró vízi növényeket néztünk meg a tóban.
Fish are aquatic animals that live in water.
The river is home to many aquatic species.
Birds eat insects and other small aquatic life near the water.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'aquatic' for anything related to water, like *aquatic bottle* or *aquatic glass*. Use 'aquatic' mainly for living things (animals, plants, life, species, ecosystems) that are in water.
Meaning
living or growing in water
Collocations
aquatic animals
|aquatic plants
|aquatic life
|aquatic species
|aquatic ecosystem
|aquatic habitat
Synonyms
water-dwelling (Less formal and used mainly for animals; sounds more descriptive than scientific.)
Antonyms
terrestrial (Used in scientific or formal context for animals or plants that live on land, not in water.)
Themes
nature
|science
|environment
Definition
Living or growing in water, not on land.
Living, growing, or occurring in water rather than on land.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
aquatic [sports/center/activity/environment]
The hotel has an aquatic center with several swimming pools and slides.
A szállodában egy több úszómedencével és csúszdával felszerelt élményfürdő is van.
Swimming and water polo are popular aquatic sports in the Olympics.
Az úszás és a vízilabda népszerű vizes sportágak az olimpián.
The city offers aquatic exercise classes for seniors at the community pool.
The new park includes an aquatic playground for young children.
Researchers are testing how chemicals affect aquatic environments near urban areas.
Learner examples
My son loves aquatic sports like swimming.
A fiam szereti a vízi sportokat, például az úszást.
We went to the city aquatic center on Saturday.
Szombaton elmentünk a városi uszodába.
She does aquatic exercise in the pool twice a week.
The town is building a new aquatic facility.
They study fish in different aquatic environments.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'aquatic' with 'marine'. 'Aquatic' is any water (lakes, rivers, pools, sea), while 'marine' is only about the sea or ocean.
Meaning
relating to water or water activities
Collocations
aquatic sports
|aquatic center
|aquatic facility
|aquatic environment
|aquatic therapy
|aquatic exercise
Synonyms
water-based (Common in everyday speech; slightly less formal and more general than 'aquatic'.)
Antonyms
land-based (Used to describe activities or facilities that take place on land instead of in water.)
Themes
sports
|leisure
|places
|environment
|travel
Definition
About water places or sports and exercise in water.
Relating to water environments or to activities that take place in or on water.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
vízi élőlény
B1
Usage pattern:
[an] aquatic [verb/be] [description]
The pond is full of tiny aquatics that are only visible under a microscope.
A tavacska tele van apró vízi élőlényekkel, amelyek csak mikroszkóp alatt láthatók.
She specializes in aquatics, especially freshwater plants.
Vízi élőlényekkel foglalkozik, azon belül főleg édesvízi növényekkel.
Many aquatics cannot survive if the water temperature rises too high.
The museum has a display of preserved aquatics from local rivers.
Learner examples
Some aquatics are too small to see with your eyes.
Néhány vízi élőlény túl kicsi ahhoz, hogy szabad szemmel lássuk.
The scientist studies aquatics in the lake.
A tudós a tó vízi élőlényeit tanulmányozza.
These aquatics live only in clean water.
We found several new aquatics in the river sample.
Common mistake:
Learners rarely use 'aquatic' as a noun and may think it is always an adjective. As a noun, it is mostly used in scientific or specialist contexts.
Meaning
a water-living plant or animal
Collocations
an aquatic plant
|an aquatic animal
|small aquatics
|collecting aquatics
Synonyms
water organism (More technical and less common in everyday speech; often used in scientific writing.)
Antonyms
land animal (A simple opposite when 'aquatic' refers to an animal that lives in water.)
Themes
nature
|science
|environment
|animals
Definition
An animal or plant that lives in water.
Grammar
Dictionary form
aquatic
IPA
GB/əkwˈætɪk/
US/əkwˈætɪk/
Syllables & stress
aquat - ic (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: aquatic
Noun
- Base: aquatic
- Plural: aquatics
Word family
Forms
aquatics
noun
Core family
aquarium
noun B1
Related words
aqua
noun B1
aquaculture
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
terrestrial
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
Expressions
aquatic animals
1/əkwˈætɪk ˈænəməlz/
fixed phrase
animals that live in water
Animals that live in water for most or all of their lives.
Examples
- Dolphins, fish, and crabs are all aquatic animals.
- Some aquatic animals can survive in both fresh and salt water.
- Children learned about different aquatic animals at the aquarium.
aquatic center
1/əkwˈætɪk sˈɛntɚ/
fixed phrase
public swimming pool facility
A public place with swimming pools and other water areas for sports and fun.
Examples
- The city aquatic center will be closed for repairs next month.
- We take the kids to the aquatic center every Saturday.
- The new aquatic center includes a lap pool and a children’s splash area.
aquatic ecosystem
1/əkwˈætɪk ˈikoʊsˌɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
an ecosystem in water
A community of plants and animals that live together in a water environment.
Examples
- Climate change is already affecting aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
- Pollution can quickly damage fragile aquatic ecosystems.
- Wetlands are important aquatic ecosystems that support many bird species.
aquatic environment
1/əkwˈætɪk ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
natural water environment
A natural place made of water where plants and animals live, like a river, lake, or sea.
Examples
- Many chemicals are dangerous when they enter aquatic environments.
- The park protects both land habitats and aquatic environments.
- Students compared aquatic environments in freshwater and saltwater areas.
aquatic exercise
1/əkwˈætɪk ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
exercise done in water
Exercise you do in water, usually in a pool, often for health or therapy.
Examples
- Aquatic exercise is recommended for people with joint pain.
- The gym offers aquatic exercise classes three times a week.
- She chose aquatic exercise because it is low impact.
aquatic life
1/əkwˈætɪk lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
living things that live in water
All plants and animals that live in water.
Examples
- The river is so polluted that most aquatic life has disappeared.
- Warmer oceans are changing aquatic life around the world.
- The new dam could harm aquatic life downstream.
aquatic plants
1/əkwˈætɪk plˈænts/
fixed phrase
plants that live in water
Plants that grow in water instead of on dry land.
Examples
- We studied different aquatic plants found in the lake.
- Aquatic plants provide food and shelter for many fish.
- The pond is covered with green aquatic plants in summer.
aquatic sports
1/əkwˈætɪk spˈɔɹts/
fixed phrase
sports done in water
Sports that people do in or on water, like swimming or water polo.
Examples
- Swimming and diving are the most popular aquatic sports at the Olympics.
- The club offers a range of aquatic sports for children and adults.
- She prefers aquatic sports because they are easier on her joints.