Definition of Amphibious

1. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia.

Exact synonyms: Amphibian
Partainyms: Amphibia, Amphibia
Derivative terms: Amphibian, Amphibia

2. Adjective. Operating or living on land and in water. "Frogs are amphibious animals"

Definition of Amphibious

1. a. Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.

Definition of Amphibious

1. Adjective. Capable of functioning on land or in water. ¹

2. Adjective. Occurring on both land and water. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Amphibious

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Amphibious

1. 1. Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants. 2. Pertaining to, adapted for, or connected with, both land and water. "The amphibious character of the Greeks was already determined: they were to be lords of land and sea." (Hare) 3. Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures. "Not in free and common socage, but in this amphibious subordinate class of villein socage." (Blackstone) Origin: Gr. Living a double life, i. E, both on land in water; + life. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amphibious

amphibamid
amphibamids
amphibaric
amphibia
amphibial
amphibian
amphibian family
amphibian genus
amphibian venoms
amphibianlike
amphibians
amphibiological
amphibiology
amphibiotic
amphibiotica
amphibious (current term)
amphibious aircraft
amphibious car
amphibious demonstration
amphibious landing
amphibious operation
amphibious vehicle
amphibiously
amphibiousness
amphiblastic
amphibole
amphibole group
amphiboles
amphibolic

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