neritic
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/nəˈrɪtɪk/
coastal sea area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'neritic' originates from the Greek word 'neritos,' which referred to the sea or the sea god Nereus.
Historical Evolution
'neritos' transformed into the modern English word 'neritic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the sea or sea god, but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to the coastal sea area.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/04 15:44