oceanic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an eastern subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages
    Eastern Malayo-Polynesian.
  2. adjective relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean
    pelagic.
    • oceanic islands like Bermuda
    • oceanic currents
    • oceanic birds
    • pelagic organisms
    • pelagic whaling
  3. adjective satellite resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree
    • the oceanic violence of his rage
  4. adjective satellite constituting or living in the open sea
    • oceanic waters
    • oceanic life

WordNet

O`ce*an"ic adjective
Etymology
Cf.F. océanique. See Ocean.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the ocean; found or formed in or about, or produced by, the ocean; frequenting the ocean, especially mid-ocean.
    Petrels are the most aërial and oceanic of birds. Darwin.
  2. Of or pertaining to Oceania or its inhabitants.

Webster 1913