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Abyssal

Abyssal Meaning & Definition
Abyssal Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Abyssal?

[adj] so deep as to be unmeasurable; unfathomable; "the abyssal depths of the ocean"
[adj] relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters

Synonyms | Synonyms for Abyssal: abysmal | deep

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Abyssal In Webster's Dictionary

\A*byss"al\, a. [Cf. {Abysmal}.] Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable. {Abyssal zone} (Phys. Geog.), one of the belts or zones into which Sir E. Forbes divides the bottom of the sea in describing its plants, animals, etc. It is the one furthest from the shore, embracing all beyond one hundred fathoms deep. Hence, abyssal animals, plants, etc.

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