biological

CEFRC1

/ˌbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    pertaining to biology or to life and living things.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Related by consanguinity, especially as to parents and children.

Examples

  • How long adolescence continues is determined by biological factors.

  • Modern nuclear weapons are much more destructive than either biological or chemical weapons.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Synonyms
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Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to anatomy; anatomic, anatomical.

  2. Of or relating to biology.

  3. Organic (grown without agrochemicals).

More examples

In context

  • He was engaged in biological research.

  • Iscador is a biological made from mistletoe which strengthens the natural immune system, and works against the growth of malignant cells.

  • biological father

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Origin

adjective

From biology + -ical.