Definition of AMPHIBIOUS

amphibious

Meanings

Adjective

  • relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
  • operating or living on land and in water
    • "amphibious vehicles"
    • "amphibious operations"
    • "amphibious troops"
    • "frogs are amphibious animals"

Adj

  • Capable of functioning on land or in water.
  • Occurring on both land and water.
  • Ambidextrous.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος (amphíbios), from ἀμφί (amphí) + βίος (bíos, “life”).

Synonyms

amphibian

Antonyms

aquatic, terrestrial

Scrabble Score: 19

amphibious is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
amphibious is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
amphibious is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

amphibious is a valid Words With Friends word