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pacific
[puh-sif-ik]
adjective
tending to make or preserve peace; conciliatory.
pacific overtures.
Synonyms:a pacific disposition.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: , ,at peace; peaceful.
a pacific era in history.
Synonyms:The Wabash is a pacific river.
Pacific,
of or relating to the Pacific Ocean.
of or relating to the region bordering on the Pacific Ocean.
the Pacific states.
noun
the Pacific. Pacific Ocean.
Pacific, a steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, six driving wheels, and a two-wheeled rear truck.
pacific
1/ əˈɪɪ /
adjective
tending or conducive to peace; conciliatory
not aggressive; opposed to the use of force
free from conflict; peaceful
Pacific
2/ əˈɪɪ /
noun
short for Pacific Ocean
adjective
of or relating to the Pacific Ocean or its islands
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonpacific adjective
- unpacific adjective
- 貹ˈھ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pacific1
Example Sentences
In the city in Canada's pacific northwest, Ms Yamauchi's story is as common as the rainy weather.
Submit your theories by noon pacific on Friday, April 4, and in the meantime, catch up with all of our coverage of “The White Lotus.”
Records show that medals were distributed to locals in more than 30 locations that Captain Cook and his crews visited across the pacific, including Tahiti, Easter Island and New Zealand.
Back in Paris, the reaction from right-wing members of the Paris Assembly has been anything but pacific.
The beginning of wisdom is the quest to master one's fear, the urge to turn away from fear-driven hatreds, to find better, more pacific, more loving ways.
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When To Use
The adjective pacific means peaceful, calm, tranquil, or nonviolent.When capitalized, Pacific is best known as the name of the Pacific Ocean, often simply called the Pacific.The adjective pacific is not used nearly as often as some of its common synonyms, such as peaceful.Example: While their neighbors were known as warriors, the tribe was pacific, specializing in trade.
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