a. | 1. | Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants. |
2. | Pertaining to, adapted for, or connected with, both land and water. | |
3. | Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures. |
Adj. | 1. | amphibious - relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia Synonyms: amphibian |
2. | amphibious - operating or living on land and in water; "amphibious vehicles"; "amphibious operations"; "amphibious troops"; "frogs are amphibious animals" Antonyms: aquatic - operating or living or growing in water; "boats are aquatic vehicles"; "water lilies are aquatic plants"; "fish are aquatic animals" land, terrestrial - operating or living or growing on land land, terrestrial - operating or living or growing on land |