abiologically
|a-bi-o-log-i-cal-ly|
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/ˌeɪˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
(abiological)
non-living processes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abiologically' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and 'biological,' which comes from 'biology,' the study of living organisms.
Historical Evolution
'abiological' evolved from the combination of 'a-' and 'biological,' which was derived from the Greek 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'logos' meaning 'study.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to life processes,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner not involving or related to biological processes.
The compound was synthesized abiologically in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 05:21