Biological
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
adjectiveIntermediateCommonScience
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Relating to the branch of science concerned with living organisms.
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
Science
Relating to biology or living organisms.
Biological research is crucial for understanding diseases.
💡 Simply: Having to do with living things.
More Examples
2
The biological clock regulates sleep cycles.
How It's Used
Science
"The experiment involved biological processes."
Medicine
"Biological warfare is a serious concern."
From Late Latin *biologicus, from Greek bios "life" + -logikos "related to study of."
The term gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of modern biology.
Memory tip
Think 'bio' (life) + 'logical' (related to study)
Practice
Base: biology
bioligicalbioloicalbiologicle
Usage
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