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abyssal

UK
/əˈbɪs.əl/
US
/əˈbɪs.əl/

Translations

abyssaladjective
more abyssal
Comp.
most abyssal
Super.
UK
/əˈbɪs.əl/
US
/əˈbɪs.əl/
abyssalOcéanographie : qui concerne les grandes profondeurs marines.
The abyssal creatures have adapted to survive in the extreme pressures of the deep sea.
Les créatures abyssales se sont adaptées pour survivre aux pressions extrêmes des grandes profondeurs.
abyssalAu sens figuré : très profond, immense.
His abyssal ignorance of the subject was evident during the discussion.
Son ignorance abyssale du sujet était évidente pendant la discussion.
Additional translations
abyssalGéologie : relatif aux roches formées à grande profondeur.
Synonyms
infinite
profound
deep
bottomless
unfathomable

Definitions

abyssaladjective
Relating to or occurring in the depths of the ocean, typically between about 3,000 and 6,000 metres (10,000–20,000 feet).
The abyssal creatures have adapted to survive in the extreme pressures of the deep sea.
Immeasurably deep or profound.
His abyssal ignorance of the subject was evident during the discussion.
Geology: relating to or characteristic of igneous rocks formed at great depths, especially those constituting the oceanic crust.
Abyssal basalts form a large part of the seafloor beneath mid-ocean ridges.
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