Amphibious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æmˈfɪbi.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Amphibious is an adjective meaning Capable of functioning on land or in water.
Meaning
Capable of functioning on land or in water.
More Meanings
- Occurring on both land and water.
- (sports, humorous) Ambidextrous.
Example Sentences
an amphibious attack
an amphibious vehicle
Most Dutch cities began on a terp or artificial mound to which the prehistoric amphibious folk rushed for refuge when floods rolled in.
Taiwan’s navy has taken delivery of a new, domestically made amphibious warfare ship that can be used to land troops and bolster supply lines to vulnerable islands, part of a push by Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen to achieve defence self-sufficiency.
Synonyms for amphibious
Depending on context, synonyms include amphibian, semiaquatic, amphibiotic.
Antonyms for amphibious
Common opposites include aquatic, terrestrial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amphibian, semiaquatic, amphibiotic, landing, omniphibious, wadeable.
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