Abyssal

Pronunciation: /əˈbɪsəl/

Definitions of abyssal

adjective relating to or denoting the depths or bottom of the sea or of a lake

Example Sentences

A1 The diver explored the abyssal depths of the ocean.

A2 The abyssal plain is a flat, featureless area of the ocean floor.

B1 Scientists have discovered new species living in the abyssal zone.

B2 The abyssal creatures have adapted to survive in extreme conditions.

C1 Exploring the abyssal trenches requires specialized equipment and training.

C2 The abyssal ecosystem is a fascinating and mysterious world waiting to be explored.

Examples of abyssal in a Sentence

formal The abyssal zone of the ocean is the deepest and least explored region.

informal I heard that the abyssal part of the ocean is super deep.

slang Diving into the abyssal waters is no joke, man.

figurative After the breakup, she felt like she was in an abyssal pit of despair.

Grammatical Forms of abyssal

• past tense: abyssaled
• plural: abyssals
• comparative: more abyssal
• superlative: most abyssal
• present tense: abysses
• future tense: will abyss
• perfect tense: have abyssed
• continuous tense: is abyssing
• singular: abyssal
• positive degree: abyssal
• infinitive: to abyss
• gerund: abyssing
• participle: abyssed

Origin and Evolution of abyssal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'abyssal' originated from the Latin word 'abyssus' which means bottomless, derived from the Greek word 'abyssos' meaning bottomless or unfathomable.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something extremely deep or unfathomable, 'abyssal' has evolved to also describe the oceanic zone that lies below the bathyal zone, characterized by extreme depth and high pressure.