littoral
Of or relating to the shore, especially the seashoreOf or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.
» The littoral zone is vital for various marine species and provides a beautiful landscape for coastal activities.
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1 senses(not comparable)Of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.
прибре́жныйpribréžnyj
прибере́жнийpryberéžnyj
of or relating to a coastal or shore region
Examples
1 sentencesThe littoral zone is vital for various marine species and provides a beautiful landscape for coastal activities.
Translations
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Origin
From Late Latin littoralis, from litoris (genitive of litus). The doubled 't' is a late meFrom Late Latin littoralis, from litoris (genitive of litus). The doubled 't' is a late medieval addition, and the more classical litoral is also sometimes found. Cognate to French littoral, Spanish litoral, Portuguese litoral, and more distantly to English lido (“outdoor pool”), via Italian lido (“beach, shore”).
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