English Dictionary
Definition of “amphibiousness”
Word Frequency
amphibious (æmˈfɪbɪəs
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Definitions
adjective
- able to live both on land and in the water, as frogs, toads, etc
- designed for operation on or from both water and land
- relating to military forces and equipment organized for operations launched from the sea against an enemy shore
- having a dual or mixed nature
Derived Forms
amˈphibiously adverbamˈphibiousness noun
Word Origin
C17: from Greek amphibios, literally: having a double life, from amphi- + bios lifeSponsored Links
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