Archipelagic

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrkəˈpɛlədʒɪk/

Definitions of archipelagic

adjective relating to or consisting of a group of islands

Example Sentences

A1 The archipelagic country is made up of many islands.

A2 The archipelagic region is known for its beautiful beaches.

B1 The archipelagic nature of the country makes it a popular tourist destination.

B2 The archipelagic state has a diverse marine ecosystem.

C1 The archipelagic nation has a complex system of maritime boundaries.

C2 The archipelagic archipelago is home to unique species found nowhere else in the world.

Examples of archipelagic in a Sentence

formal The archipelagic nation consists of multiple islands scattered across the ocean.

informal I love visiting archipelagic countries because each island has its own unique charm.

slang Let's hit up an archipelagic destination for our next vacation, dude!

figurative The archipelagic nature of her thoughts made it difficult to follow her train of thought.

Grammatical Forms of archipelagic

• past tense: archipelagiced
• plural: archipelagics
• comparative: more archipelagic
• superlative: most archipelagic
• present tense: archipelagic
• future tense: will be archipelagic
• perfect tense: have been archipelagic
• continuous tense: is being archipelagic
• singular: archipelagic
• positive degree: archipelagic
• infinitive: to be archipelagic
• gerund: archipelagicing
• participle: archipelagiced

Origin and Evolution of archipelagic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'archipelagic' originates from the Greek word 'arkhipelagos', which means 'chief sea' or 'main sea'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a sea with many islands, the term 'archipelagic' has evolved to also refer to the study or characteristics of island chains or groups.