oceanic
word
Definition
Relating to the ocean; describing something that comes from, lives in, or is found in the ocean.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal/scientific; common phrases include 'oceanic climate', 'oceanic currents', 'oceanic crust'. Not used to describe small bodies of water (like lakes). Distinct from 'marine', which often relates to the sea in general.
Spanish: oceánicoPortuguese (BR): oceânicoPortuguese (PT): oceânicoChinese (Simplified): 海洋的Chinese (Traditional): 海洋的Hindi: महासागरीयArabic: محيطي
Example Sentences
Whales are oceanic animals.
basic
The Pacific is an oceanic region.
basic
Coral reefs grow in oceanic waters.
basic
Climate scientists study oceanic currents to predict weather patterns.
natural
New species are still being discovered in deep oceanic zones.
natural
The country’s west coast has a mild oceanic climate, with cool summers and warm winters.
natural