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pelagic

adjective

/pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

open-sea, marine, oceanic

coastal, inland, littoral

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

Small in degree; not considerable.

So slight, gradual, or subtle as to be not easily noticed or perceived.

Situated at or toward the back; later in time.