planktonic

/plaŋkˈtɒnɪk/US/plæŋkˈtɑnɪk/

planktonic adjective: of or pertaining to plankton.

Adjective

planktonic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to plankton.
- Tiny shells of planktonic animals rain down from the surface waters of the ocean on to the deep sea-floor.2004, Richard Fortey, The Earth, Folio Society, published 2011, page 146
Floating in the open sea rather than living on the seafloor.

planktonic meaning in Tamil

planktonic in Tamil

மிதவை உயிரி

Forms of planktonic

alternative form	planktic

Origin of planktonic

From plankton + -ic, after German planktonisch. From Ancient Greek πλαγκτόν (planktón, “drifting”), neuter nominative of πλαγκτός (planktós), from πλάζομαι (plázomai, “to wander, drift”), from πλάζω (plázō, “to cause to wander, drive astray”).

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Questions about planktonic

What does planktonic mean?: Planktonic means of or pertaining to plankton.
What is planktonic in Tamil?: Planktonic in Tamil is மிதவை உயிரி. See Planktonic meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is planktonic?: Planktonic is an adjective.
How do you pronounce planktonic?: Planktonic is pronounced /plaŋkˈtɒnɪk/ (UK).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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