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oceanic

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adj/ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk//ˌəʊsiˈænɪk/
  1. 1

    Of or relating to the ocean.

  2. 2

    Living in, produced by, or frequenting the ocean.

    • Nevertheless, the capacity of fleshy fruits to be dispersed by oceanic currents (resulting from their floatability and viability after prolonged exposure to saltwater) cannot be evaluated without empirical experimentation [3 ,7 ,10 ,16 ].
  3. 3

    Resembling an ocean in vastness or extent.

  4. 4

    Having a climate that has a relatively small difference in temperature between the warmest and coldest times of the year, and relatively high rainfall

adj
  1. 1

    Of or pertaining to Oceania; Oceanian.not-comparable

    • An engaging explanation of Oceanic art and an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture
  2. 2

    Of the Oceanic branch of the Austronesian language family.not-comparable

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