biological
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/ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
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/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
life-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biological' originates from the Greek word 'biologia', where 'bio-' meant 'life' and '-logia' meant 'study of'.
Historical Evolution
'biologia' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'biologicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'biological'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of life', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to biology or living organisms'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to biology or living organisms.
The biological processes of the human body are complex.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39