amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/adjective 3noun 3forms 1 adjective3 •Of or relating to the class Amphibia. •Capable of operating on both land and water; amphibious. •(no longer used) Having two natures. noun3 •An animal of the Amphibia; any vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, typically living both on land and in water. •A vehicle which can operate on both land and water. •A person with two distinct characters, qualities or identities. formsamphibians