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Definition of amphibious

amphibious

/æmˈfɪb.i.əs/
am · phib · i · ous
Adverb:amphibiously
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• adjective

1

Relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.

Example

"Frogs and salamanders are classic examples of amphibious creatures that begin their lives in water before moving onto land."

2

Designating a vehicle, craft, or operation designed to function on both land and water, or involving forces landed from the sea.

Example

"The rescue team used an amphibious vehicle to navigate the flooded streets and reach stranded residents."

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ampersand
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amphibian
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amphioxus
amphisbaenian

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from Ancient Greek amphibios, meaning 'living a double life,' combining amphi- ('of both kinds') and bios ('life'), plus the English suffix -ous.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amphibious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amphibious
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