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Oceanography teaches us about the sea.
What does Oceanography mean?
Oceanography means the study of oceans.
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The scientific study of oceans, including water, waves, sea life, and ocean floors.
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The class learned how oceanography studies waves and ocean life.
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A scientist may use oceanography to understand currents, ocean floors, and marine habitats.
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MeaningOceanography means the study of oceans.
ExampleExample: Oceanography teaches us about the sea.
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- oh · shuh · nah · gruh · fee
- Strongest beat
- nah
- Ending
- fee
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- Put a little extra energy on nah.
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Synonyms
Words like Oceanography
ocean scienceUse for the science of oceans.
marine scienceUse for science related to the sea.
Antonyms
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land studyUse for study focused on land rather than oceans.
astronomyUse for the study of space, not oceans.
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Oceanography word family
Base word
oceanography
noun
oceanographer
A scientist who studies oceans.
adjective
oceanographic
Related to oceanography.
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