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Pacific has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the largest ocean in the world

"We spent our summer sailing across the vast Pacific, watching whales breach in the distance."

2

a steam locomotive of the 4-6-2 wheel arrangement.

"The museum's newest exhibit features a rare Pacific, the classic 4-6-2 steam engine that once pulled passengers across the continent."

"The penguin rested on the pacific rock near the shore."

Usage: Pacific is not used as a noun to mean a steam locomotive; that specific technical term is reserved for the adjective describing calm waters or peaceful regions. Instead, use the word Pacific only as an adjective before nouns like Ocean or Rim to refer to geography or tranquility.

Adjective
1

relating to or bordering the Pacific Ocean

"Pacific islands"

2

disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature

"the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force"

"a quiet and peaceable person"

"in a peaceable and orderly manner"

3

promoting peace

"the result of this pacific policy was that no troops were called up"

4

Calm, peaceful.

"The fishing village along the pacific coast relies heavily on tuna exports for its entire economy."

5

Related to the Pacific Ocean.

In plain English: Pacific means calm and peaceful, especially when describing weather or water that is not stormy.

"The Pacific Ocean is so large that its waters cover more than one-third of the Earth's surface."

Usage: Use "pacific" to describe something related to the Pacific Ocean or to denote a state of peace and tranquility. Avoid using it simply to mean calm or quiet in everyday conversation unless specifically referring to the ocean or a formal metaphor for peace.

Proper Noun
1

The Pacific Ocean.

"After weeks of planning, we finally set our sights on crossing the Pacific to visit family in Hawaii."

Example Sentences
"The Pacific Ocean is so large that its waters cover more than one-third of the Earth's surface." adj
"The penguin rested on the pacific rock near the shore." noun
"The pacific nature of her apology helped calm the angry crowd." noun
"He offered a pacific gesture to show he meant no harm." noun
"Their pacific words were received with suspicion by the opposing team." noun
See Also
ocean peace common seal unpacific pacifism ridley sea snake blacksmith
Related Terms

Origin

The word entered English from Middle French as pacifique. It originally described something peaceful or free from war.

Rhyming Words
fic ific kufic mafic sufic sofic riffic unific deific moffic fanfic hanfic hetfic twific netfic altfic genfic badfic sadfic podfic
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