Lexic.us

Definition of Abyssal

1. Adjective. Relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters.

2. Adjective. Resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable. "The abyssal depths of the ocean"

Definition of Abyssal

1. a. Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable.

Definition of Abyssal

1. Adjective. Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: geography) Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): ''abyssal zone'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Abyssal

1. abyss [adj] - See also: abyss

Medical Definition of Abyssal

1. Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable. Abyssal zone, one of the belts or zones into which Sir E. Forbes divides the bottom of the sea in describing its plants, animals, etc. It is the one furthest from the shore, embracing all beyond one hundred fathoms deep. Hence, abyssal animals, plants, etc. Origin: Cf. Abysmal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abyssal

abydocomist abydocomists abye abyed abyeing abyes abying abyme abymes abys

abysm abysmal abysmally abysms abyss abyssal (current term) abyssal fish abyssal plain abyssal zone abysses

abysslike abyssomicin abyssomicins abyssopelagic abzyme abzymes ac- acacia gum acacialike

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