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Meaning of supratidal in English:

supratidal

adjective

Ecology

  • Situated immediately above the limit of high tides; inhabiting or found in such an area.

Pronunciation

supratidal

/ˌsuːprəˈtʌɪdl/ /ˌsjuːprəˈtʌɪdl/

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.