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infralittoral

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Situated in the region of shallow water nearest the shore.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Holonyms: sublittoral, neritic

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Broader terms: marine, aquatic, underwater, littoral, coastal

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noun

Meaning 2

The region of shallow water closest to the shore; in marine environments, usually excluding the intertidal zone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin īnfrābor. English infra- English littoral English infralittoral From infra- + littoral.