abiological
|a-bi-o-log-i-cal|
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/ˌeɪˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
non-living processes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abiological' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and the word 'biological', which comes from Greek 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'logos' meaning 'study'.
Historical Evolution
'abiological' was formed by adding the prefix 'a-' to 'biological', which was derived from the Greek word 'biologikos'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to life', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or derived from living organisms.
The study focused on abiological processes in the environment.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 05:06