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aquatics

/əˈkwɑːtɪks/
a · quat · ics
Adverb:aquatically
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Plural:aquatics
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Adjective:aquatic
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aquatics Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Sports, exercises, or recreational activities practiced in or on the water, such as swimming, diving, and water polo.

Example

"The community center is hiring a new director to oversee its summer aquatics program."

2

Plants or animals that live and grow in or near water, especially those kept in aquariums or water gardens.

Example

"The botanical conservatory features a heated glasshouse dedicated to tropical aquatics."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the general field of water sports or a department of swimming instruction, 'aquatics' is often treated as singular (e.g., 'aquatics is a popular summer program'), though it takes a plural verb when referring to individual water sports or aquatic organisms.

• Rhymes for aquatics

• Nearby Words

aquarium
aquarobics
aquatic
aquatics
aqueduct
aqueous
aquilegia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'aquatic' (from Latin 'aquaticus', from 'aqua' meaning 'water') combined with the plural suffix '-s' on the model of 'athletics' and 'gymnastics'.

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