thalassic

tha·las·sic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thuh-las-ik]
- /θəˈlæs ɪk/
- /θalˈasɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thuh-las-ik]
- /θəˈlæs ɪk/

Definitions of thalassic word

adjective thalassic of or relating to seas and oceans. 1
adjective thalassic of or relating to smaller bodies of water, as seas and gulfs, as distinguished from large oceanic bodies. 1
adjective thalassic growing, living, or found in the sea; marine. 1
adjective thalassic of or relating to the sea 0
adjective thalassic of or relating to small or inland seas, as opposed to open waters 0
adjective thalassic inhabiting or growing in the sea; marine 0

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Origin of thalassic

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Greek thálass(a) sea + -ic

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Parts of speech for Thalassic

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thalassic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for thalassic

adj thalassic

deep-sea — Deep-sea activities take place in the areas of the sea that are a long way from the coast.
nautical — of or relating to sailors, ships, or navigation: nautical terms.

adjective thalassic

oceangoing — (of a ship) designed and equipped to travel on the open sea.
oceanographic — the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.
yachting — a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.

All 5 Synonyms of thalassic