pacific

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the Pacific Ocean or its coasts, or to the peoples and countries in or near it.

  - "The Pacific Ocean is the largest of all the world's oceans."
  - "The Pacific rim countries include China, Japan, and Australia."

• adjective

  Calm, peaceful, or tranquil.

  - "The pacific waters of the lake were perfect for swimming."
  - "His demeanor was pacific and soothing."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈsɪfɪk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

bellicose , hawkish , martial , militant , violent

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Synonyms

dovish , nonviolent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pacific
specific , anemic , hypnotic

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Variants

List of all variants of pacific that leads to same result
pacific , pacifically , Pacific Islander , Pacific Islanders , Pacific salmon , Pacific salmons , Pacific time , Pacific times , Pacific yew , Pacific yews , Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail , Pacific Crest Trail , Pacific Islands , Trust Territory of the , Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands , Pacific Northwest , Pacific Ocean , Pacific Rim

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Etymology

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From Latin pacificus ‘peaceful’, from pax ‘peace’.

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Trivia

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1. The Pacific Ocean covers about one-third of the Earth's surface.

2. The deepest point in the Pacific Ocean is the Challenger Deep, located in the Mariana Trench.

3. The Pacific Crest Trail is a long-distance hiking trail that spans over 2,600 miles from Mexico to Canada.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pacific Ring of Fire: A major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

2. Pacific War: A major theater of World War II, primarily fought between the Axis powers and the Allies in the Pacific and Asia.

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Culture

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The Pacific Ocean has been a significant body of water throughout history, with many cultures and civilizations developing along its shores. It has been a major trade route and source of resources for various nations. In literature, the Pacific Ocean has been a symbol of adventure and discovery, as seen in works like 'Moby Dick' and '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'.

How to Memorize "pacific"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, its calm blue waters stretching out to the horizon. Visualize the diverse cultures and peoples that have inhabited its shores throughout history.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pacific' with calmness, peace, and tranquility. Think of a peaceful scene, such as a calm lake or a serene forest, to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Are Calm In The Pacific' to remember that 'pacific' means calm or peaceful.

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