biotechnology
|bi-o-tech-no-lo-gy|
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˌtɛkˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊˌtɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
life technology
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biotechnology' originates from the Greek words 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'technologia' meaning 'systematic treatment'.
Historical Evolution
'biotechnology' evolved from the Greek word 'biotechnologia' and eventually became the modern English word 'biotechnology'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the systematic treatment of life, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of using living systems for technological applications.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, often involving genetic manipulation.
Biotechnology has revolutionized the field of medicine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42