CEFR C1

abyssal

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the deep-sea zone that lies between 4,000 and 6,000 meters below the surface, characterized by extreme cold, immense pressure, and total darkness.

Examples

The abyssal zone is home to unique and often bizarre-looking creatures.
Scientists are still discovering new species in the abyssal depths.

Synonyms: deep, profound, bottomless, hadal

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abyssal (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈbɪsəl/

Definition

Relating to or denoting the deep-sea zone that lies between 4,000 and 6,000 meters below the surface, characterized by extreme cold, immense pressure, and total darkness.

Examples

The abyssal zone is home to unique and often bizarre-looking creatures.
Scientists are still discovering new species in the abyssal depths.
Abyssal plains cover a significant portion of the Earth's surface.

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