Biologically
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
adverbIntermediateCommonScience
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1
In a manner consistent with the principles of biology; relating to or determined by living organisms.
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
adverbneutralIntermediate
Science
In a way that relates to biology or living organisms.
The two species are biologically incompatible.
💡 Simply: In a way that is natural or related to living things.
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2
The problem was biologically solved using genetic engineering.
How It's Used
Science
"The experiment was designed to test the effects of the drug biologically."
Medicine
"The disease is biologically determined."
From "biology" + "-ally", meaning 'in a way that relates to biology'. Biology itself derives from Greek 'bios' (life) and 'logos' (study).
The use of 'biologically' has increased with the advancement of biological sciences.
Memory tip
Think 'bio' (life) and 'logically' (in a reasoned way) – it's about life's processes.
Practice
Base: biology
biologiclybiologocally
Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written