aequoreal
|ae-quo-re-al|
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/ˌiːkwəˈriːəl/
related to the sea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aequoreal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aequoreus,' where 'aequor' meant 'sea' or 'ocean'.
Historical Evolution
'aequoreus' transformed into the English word 'aequoreal' to describe things related to the sea.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the sea,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the sea or ocean.
The aequoreal landscape was vast and mesmerizing.
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