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Definitions

oceanographic

[oh-shuh-nuh-gra-fik] / ˌoʊ ʃə nəˈgræ fɪk /

ADJECTIVE

marine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aquatic coastal deep-sea maritime naval saltwater seagoing

STRONG

littoral nautical oceanic sea seafaring seashore seaside shore

WEAK

Neptunian abyssal hydrographic natatorial navigational ocean-going pelagic

Antonyms

WEAK

freshwater

ADJECTIVE

marine/maritime

Synonyms

WEAK

Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deep-sea hydrographic littoral natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic of the sea pelagic saltwater sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore

ADJECTIVE

nautical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

maritime navigational seafaring

STRONG

marine

WEAK

abyssal aquatic boating cruising deep-sea naval navigating oceangoing oceanic pelagic rowing sailing sailorly salty sea-loving seagoing ship thalassic yachting

ADJECTIVE

nautical/naval

Synonyms

WEAK

abyssal aquatic boating cruising deep-sea marine maritime navigating navigational oceangoing oceanic pelagic rowing sailing sailorly salty sea-loving seafaring seagoing thalassic yachting

ADJECTIVE

oceanic

Synonyms

STRONG

aquatic pelagic seafaring

WEAK

coastal maritime nautical naval oceangoing of the sea seagoing

ADJECTIVE

thalassic

Synonyms

WEAK

Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deep-sea hydrographic littoral maritime natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic of the sea pelagic saltwater sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore

Example Sentences

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Its subsidiary won a S$198 million contract to build an advanced oceanographic research vessel for Taiwan’s National Academy of Marine Research over four years, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The Golovko was accompanied by oceanographic research vessel Yantar and supporting tanker Vyazma.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

Biofilm growth on all underwater surfaces increases a ship's drag and subsequent fuel usage, as well as corrosion damage on ships or oceanographic equipment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024

Japan’s government also protested the deployment of an oceanographic buoy by China inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone near the Senkaku Islands, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Monday.

From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2023

It was the Prince of Monaco, supreme pontiff of oceanographic science, who established forever the existence of the fabulous kraken.

From Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster

oceanographic

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