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amphibiously

/æmˈfɪb.i.əs.li/
am · phib · i · ous · ly
Adjective:amphibious
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• adverb

1

In a manner suited to living or operating both on land and in water.

Example

"Mudskippers have evolved to live amphibiously along tropical intertidal mudflats, breathing through their skin and gill chambers while out of water."

2

By means of a combined land and sea operation or vehicle.

Example

"The rescue team deployed amphibiously to reach coastal communities whose roads had been cut off by severe flooding."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'amphibious' + '-ly'; 'amphibious' derives from Ancient Greek 'amphibios' (living a double life), combining 'amphi-' (both) and 'bios' (life).

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