demersal
demersal · more demersal · most demersal
That lives near the bottom of a body of waterThat lives near the bottom of a body of water.
Meaning
2 sensesThat lives near the bottom of a body of water.
Taking place near the bottom of a body of water.
demersal fishing [ = groundfishing]
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin demersus, past participle of dēmergō (“to sink”); compare demersed.From Latin demersus, past participle of dēmergō (“to sink”); compare demersed.
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Forms
more demersal, most demersal| Comparative | more demersal Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most demersal Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form