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anaerobiotically

|an-aer-o-bi-ot-ic-al-ly|

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/ˌænˌɛəroʊbaɪˈɑːtɪkli/

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/ˌænˌɪərəʊbaɪˈɒtɪkli/

(anaerobiotic)

life or process without oxygen

Base FormNoun
anaerobioticanaerobiosis
Etymology
Etymology Information

'anaerobiotically' originates from English, specifically from the word 'anaerobiotic,' where 'an-' means 'without,' 'aero' means 'air,' and 'biotic' means 'relating to life.'

Historical Evolution

'anaerobiotically' was formed from 'anaerobiotic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaerobiotically.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'in a way that does not require oxygen,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that does not require oxygen; relating to or occurring in the absence of oxygen.

The bacteria grew anaerobiotically in the sealed container.

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Last updated: 2025/07/26 20:36