microbiologically
|mi-cro-bi-o-log-i-cal-ly|
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/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˌbaɪ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
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/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˌbaɪ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
(microbiological)
study of microorganisms
Etymology
'microbiologically' originates from 'microbiology', specifically the word 'microbiologia', where 'micro-' meant 'small' and 'biologia' meant 'study of life'.
'microbiologia' transformed into the English word 'microbiology', and eventually became the modern English word 'microbiologically'.
Initially, it meant 'study of small life forms', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner relating to microbiology'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to microbiology, the study of microorganisms.
The water was tested microbiologically to ensure it was safe to drink.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 00:51