abyssal meaning

abyssal as an adjective

1. relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters

   Related forms: abyssal zone

2. resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable
   • the abyssal depths of the ocean

   Synonyms: abysmal, unfathomable

   Similar: deep

   Related forms: abyss

abyssal in a sentence

• The oceanic ecosystem includes the pelagic zone, the benthic zone, and the abyssal zone.

How to pronounce abyssal

abyssal is pronounced /əˈbɪsməl/ in British English and /əˈbɪzməl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.