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biologically-unsuited

|bi-o-log-i-cal-ly-un-suit-ed|

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/ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkli-ʌnˈsuːtɪd/

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/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli-ʌnˈsjuːtɪd/

not naturally adapted

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'biologically-unsuited' changed from the combination of 'biological' and 'unsuited' in modern English to describe a lack of natural adaptation.

Meaning Changes

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