astrobiologically
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/ˌæstroʊbaɪˈɑlədʒɪkli/
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/ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪkli/
(astrobiological)
relating to life in the universe
Etymology
'astrobiologically' originates from New Latin/modern formation based on 'astrobiology', which itself combines Greek elements 'astron' meaning 'star' and 'bios' meaning 'life' with Greek 'logos' meaning 'study'. The adjective suffix '-ical' and the adverb suffix '-ly' were added in English to form 'astrobiological' and then 'astrobiologically'.
'astron' + 'bios' + 'logos' (Greek) → New Latin/modern coinage 'astrobiology' → English adjective 'astrobiological' (astrobiology + -ical) → adverb 'astrobiologically' (astrobiological + -ly).
Initially the root referred to 'study of stars and life' from its Greek elements; over time it came to denote the specific scientific field 'astrobiology', and the adverb 'astrobiologically' now means 'in a manner pertaining to that scientific field.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the scientific field (astrobiology) concerned with the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. (This defines the noun form 'astrobiology' related to the word.)
Astrobiology seeks to answer whether life exists beyond Earth and how it might arise.
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Adjective 1
relating to astrobiology; of or pertaining to the scientific study of life in the universe. (This entry defines the base form 'astrobiological'.)
Astrobiological studies often combine astronomy, geology, and microbiology.
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Adverb 1
in a manner relating to astrobiology; from the perspective of astrobiology or with regard to the study of life in the universe.
Astrobiologically, Mars remains one of the most promising targets for signs of past microbial life.
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