Synonyms for

Biologically

Verb / baɪʌˈlɑ:dʒɪkli: / Another word for biologically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to biology or living organisms

Synonyms & similar words

organically physiologically anatomically zoologically ecologically naturally scientifically genetically evolutionarily developmentally embryologically morphologically pathologically biomedically biochemically microbiologically immunologically toxologically pharmacologically neurologically

Synonyms by register

Formal

naturally organically physiologically

Informal

naturally by nature

Antonyms

artificially synthetically unnaturally man-made chemically inorganically

Common collocations

  • biologically active
  • biologically speaking
  • biologically determined
  • biologically engineered
  • biologically plausible
  • biologically based
  • biologically significant

Word family

noun biology
adjective biological

Usage note

This adverb is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts to describe processes or phenomena related to life and living organisms.

Example sentences

  1. The study of biologically diverse ecosystems is called ecology.
  2. Biologically, birds are able to fly because of their lightweight bones and strong muscles.
  3. Scientists use biologically engineered bacteria to clean up oil spills.
  4. Biologically, humans need to sleep for at least 7 hours each night to function properly.
  5. The biologically inherited traits of an organism are determined by their genes.

Quotes

  • 'I try to stay in shape, psychologically and biologically.' - Ellen DeGeneres
  • 'A company like ours - biologically dependent on proper ecosystems - has a profound interest in maintaining biodiversity, preserving natural resources and protecting fragile ecosystems.' - Paul Polman
  • 'The human genome is not a solitary thing, but rather a vast, cooperative network of genes, each acting in concert with countless peers. And this is why the 'one mutation, one disease' concept is almost always wrong - biologically, there are no simple one-to-one relationships among genes, proteins, and disease.' - Sam Kean

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