am·phib·i·ous
 amphibious
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- pronunciation:
- aem
fI
bi
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
able to live both on land and in water.
Most frogs are amphibious. |
| definition 2: |
able to travel or operate on both land and water.
The army bought amphibious tanks and planes. |
| derivations: |
amphibiously (adv.), amphibiousness (n.) |
The word amphibious
contains the following parts:
amphi-, ampho-
Greek
prefix
that means
both, on both sides, around
Example words:
- synonyms:
- ambi-
bio, bi, -be
Greek
root
that means
life, living, living things
Example words:
aerobic,
aerobics,
amphibian,
amphibious,
autobiography,
biodegradable,
biography,
biological,
biology,
bioluminescence,
biomass,
biosphere,
microbe