abiotically
|a-bi-o-tic-al-ly|
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/ˌeɪˌbaɪˈɑːtɪkli/
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/ˌeɪˌbaɪˈɒtɪkli/
(abiotic)
non-living
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abiotically' originates from the Greek word 'abiotikos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'biotikos' meant 'pertaining to life.'
Historical Evolution
'abiotikos' transformed into the English word 'abiotic,' and eventually became the adverb 'abiotically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not pertaining to life,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not associated with or derived from living organisms.
The soil was altered abiotically due to the volcanic eruption.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 06:36