sea-based
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B2
/siː-beɪst/
situated on the sea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sea-based' originates from the combination of 'sea' and 'based', where 'sea' refers to the large body of saltwater and 'based' means 'situated or established'.
Historical Evolution
'sea-based' evolved from the need to describe operations or structures located on the sea, combining 'sea' with 'based'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'situated on the sea', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or operating at sea or on the ocean.
The sea-based platform was used for launching rockets.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42