Pacific
/pəˈsɪfɪk/
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to the Pacific Ocean.
/pəˈsɪfɪk/
Relating to or denoting the Pacific Ocean.
The ship sailed across the Pacific Ocean.
💡 Simply: If something is 'Pacific', it's about the giant ocean we have, like the Pacific Ocean. Remember the calm beaches or the big waves?
👶 For kids: About the really big ocean called the Pacific Ocean!
More Examples
The islands are located in the Pacific region.
We studied the currents of the Pacific.
How It's Used
"The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions."
"We took a cruise on the Pacific."
Peaceful; not warlike or aggressive.
/pəˈsɪfɪk/
Peaceful in character or intent.
They sought a pacific resolution to the dispute.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to solve a problem without fighting or getting angry, kind of like a friendly discussion. That's 'pacific' behavior! Like, your mom may have a 'pacific' way of teaching you things.
👶 For kids: Being calm and nice, like you want to share your toys instead of fighting!
More Examples
The pacific approach helped defuse the tension.
He has a pacific demeanor, always avoiding arguments.
How It's Used
"A pacific solution to the conflict was proposed."
"She has a pacific nature and avoids conflict."
Idioms & expressions
Pacific Rim
The countries and regions that border the Pacific Ocean, especially those in East and Southeast Asia and Oceania, and parts of North and South America.
"The Pacific Rim economies have experienced rapid growth in recent decades."
From Latin pacificus ('peace-making'), from pax ('peace') + -ficus ('-making'). Related to the verb 'pacify'. Originally used to describe the ocean as calm or peaceful.
The term 'Pacific' was used in early exploration to describe the ocean as calm compared to the Atlantic.
Memory tip
Think of a specific location or experience related to the Pacific Ocean, like a beach or island.