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littoral

The word “littoral” has 3 syllables: lit-to-ral

It's pronounced as /ˈlɪtərəl/

What is synonym and antonym for littoral?

In the thesaurus, “littoral” has 66 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for littoral along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for littoral

Antonyms for littoral

Meanings of littoral

  • noun
    1. A shore.
    2. The zone of a coast between high tide and low tide levels.
  • adjective
    1. Of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.

Example Sentences

  • Marine biologists studied species living in the littoral zone along the coast.
  • The littoral region supports diverse ecosystems influenced by tides.
  • Fishing communities depend heavily on the littoral waters for their livelihood.
  • The ship navigated carefully near the littoral areas to avoid shallow reefs.
  • Pollution poses a serious threat to the littoral environment.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to littoral, such as: Neptunian, abyssal, along a coast, alongshore, aquatic, bank, beach.

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