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neritic.

Of or relating to a marine environment of shallow waters.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/nəˈɹɪtɪk/
  1. Of or relating to a marine environment of shallow waters.

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Where this word comes from

First attested in 1891. Borrowed from German neritisch, from Ancient Greek Νηρίτης (Nērítēs, “minor sea god”) + German -isch (“-ic”).

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