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Biological

Verb / ˌbaɪʌˈlɑ:dʒɪkʌl / Another word for biological — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to the study of living organisms and their life processes

Synonyms & similar words

adoptive biologic biotic life organic natural physical animal botanical ecological environmental hereditary physiological zoological anatomical biomedical genetic molecular physiochemical physiologic somatic vital

Synonyms by register

Formal

organic living natural vital

Informal

natural living organic

Literary

vital organic living

Antonyms

artificial synthetic man-made unnatural mechanical inorganic

Common collocations

  • biological clock
  • biological warfare
  • biological system
  • biological diversity
  • biological process
  • biological sample
  • biological parent
  • biological organism

Word family

noun biology
adverb biologically

Usage note

Biological is primarily used in scientific contexts. It refers to things related to life and living organisms, often in contrast to artificial or synthetic.

Example sentences

  1. The biological experiment showed that plants grow faster in sunlight.
  2. The biological makeup of a human being is very complex.
  3. The biological clock in our bodies tells us when it's time to sleep and wake up.
  4. The study of biological diversity is important to understand the world around us.
  5. I learned about biological evolution in my science class today.

Quotes

  • The biological clock is ticking and the baby boomers are starting to grapple with the realisation that their own mortality is inevitable.
  • I think the biological markers for a good diet are the same markers that are important for a healthy body overall.
  • I'm really interested in the intersection of the biological and the social and how those two things come together in the human body.

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