oceanic

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see also: Oceanic

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Etymology

From Latin ōceanicus; equivalent to ocean + -ic.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/, /ˌəʊsiˈænɪk/

Adjective

oceanic

1. Of or relating to the ocean.
2. Living in, produced by, or frequenting the ocean.
3. Resembling an ocean in vastness or extent.
4. Having a climate that has a relatively small difference in temperature between the warmest and coldest times of the year, and relatively high rainfall

Translations

• French: océanique
• German: ozeanisch
• Italian: oceanico
• Portuguese: oceânico
• Russian: океа́нский
• Spanish: oceánico

Translations

• French: océanique
• Portuguese: oceânico

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Oceanic

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Adjective

oceanic (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to Oceania; Oceanian.

   An engaging explanation of Oceanic art and an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture

2. Of the Oceanic branch of the Austronesian language family.

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