biologically-unsuited
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/ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkli-ʌnˈsuːtɪd/
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/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli-ʌnˈsjuːtɪd/
not naturally adapted
Etymology
'biologically-unsuited' originates from the combination of 'biological,' which comes from the Greek word 'biologikos,' meaning 'pertaining to biology,' and 'unsuited,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' and 'suited,' from the Latin 'suitare,' meaning 'to make suitable.'
'biologically-unsuited' changed from the combination of 'biological' and 'unsuited' in modern English to describe a lack of natural adaptation.
Initially, it meant 'not naturally adapted,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not naturally adapted or fit for a particular environment or situation.
The species was biologically-unsuited to the harsh desert climate.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 12:31
