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- [oh-shuh-nog-ruh-fee, oh-shee-uh-]
- /ˌoʊ ʃəˈnɒg rə fi, ˌoʊ ʃi ə-/
- /ˌəʊ.ʃəˈnɒɡ.rə.fi/
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- [oh-shuh-nog-ruh-fee, oh-shee-uh-]
- /ˌoʊ ʃəˈnɒg rə fi, ˌoʊ ʃi ə-/
Definitions of oceanography word
- noun oceanography the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean. 1
- noun oceanography The branch of science that deals with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea. 1
- noun oceanography marine science 1
- uncountable noun oceanography Oceanography is the scientific study of sea currents, the sea bed, and the fish and animals that live in the sea. 0
- noun oceanography the branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features of the oceans and ocean basins 0
- noun oceanography the study of the environment in the oceans, including the waters, depths, beds, animals, plants, etc. 0
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Origin of oceanography
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; ocean + -o- + -graphy
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Parts of speech for Oceanography
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oceanography popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oceanography usage trend in Literature
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