adj
oceanic
oh-shee-A-nihk
adj
1
Relating to, found in, or resembling the ocean.
"The ship recorded oceanic currents throughout the voyage."
2
Describing a climate with mild temperature swings and high rainfall, typical of coastal regions.
"The UK has an oceanic climate, with mild winters and cool summers."
How to Use Oceanic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the ocean, or (for climate) mild and rainy year-round.
Common pairings
oceanic climate
oceanic currents
oceanic species
Word Forms
more oceanic comparative, most oceanic superlative
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Etymology
From Latin oceanicus, from Oceanus — see "ocean".