non-biologically
|non-bi-o-log-i-cal-ly|
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/nɒn-baɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
(non-biological)
not related to life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-biologically' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'biological,' which comes from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'non-biological' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'biological,' which was derived from the Greek 'bios.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to life processes,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not related to biological processes or life.
The robot was designed to function non-biologically.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 06:01