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- [puh-laj-ik]
- /pəˈlædʒ ɪk/
- /pɪˈlæʤɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-laj-ik]
- /pəˈlædʒ ɪk/
Definitions of pelagic word
- adjective pelagic of or relating to the open seas or oceans. 1
- adjective pelagic living or growing at or near the surface of the ocean, far from land, as certain organisms. 1
- adjective pelagic relating to the ocean 1
- adjective pelagic of or relating to the open sea 0
- adjective pelagic (of marine life) living or occurring in the upper waters of open sea 0
- adjective pelagic (of geological formations) derived from material that has fallen to the bottom from the upper waters of the sea 0
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Origin of pelagic
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin pelagicus < Greek pelagikós, equivalent to pélag(os) the sea + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Pelagic
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adjective
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preposition
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pelagic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pelagic
adj pelagic
- deep-sea — Deep-sea activities take place in the areas of the sea that are a long way from the coast.
- hydrographic — the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, with special reference to their use for navigation.
- littoral — of or relating to the shore of a lake, sea, or ocean.
- marine — of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea: marine vegetation.
- maritime — connected with the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc.
adjective pelagic
- oceangoing — (of a ship) designed and equipped to travel on the open sea.
- oceanic — of, living in, or produced by the ocean: oceanic currents.
- oceanographic — the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.
- yachting — a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.
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