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lacustrine

lacustrine

1 9.9
Relating to lakes or living near them
  • adjective
  • /ləˈkʌstrɪn/
  • Specialized
: lacustre
  • The lacustrine ecosystem supports a variety of fish species.

Examples

  • The lacustrine ecosystem supports a wide variety of fish and plant species.

  • Many lacustrine birds build their nests close to the water.

  • Geologists studied the lacustrine sediments left by the ancient lake.

  • Many lacustrine plants thrive in shallow waters.

  • The researchers discovered a lacustrine ecosystem teeming with unique species of fish and plants.

  • Many birds are attracted to the lacustrine wetlands during their migration season.

  • The team studied the lacustrine geology to understand more about the lake's formation and history.

Synonyms

laky
vslacustrine
8.4

Located by a lake or in the area next to it

includes things formed in lakes or organisms living near lakes

Antonyms

marine
122 3.9

Relating to the sea and to the animals and plants that live there

terrestrial
19 5.2

Relating to land or to things that live on land rather than in water

Surface Forms

lacustrine positive

Morphology

lacustrine = lake (opaque) = lacustr + ine

Although the sense relates to 'lake', the form 'lacustr-' is a Latin combining form not recognizable to most learners, so the meaning is not inferable from the modern English base.

Etymology

The word lacustrine comes from the Latin root lacus, meaning 'lake', so you can remember it by thinking of the English word 'lake'. So, lacustrine describes things formed in, living near, or related to lakes.