biosphere

CEFRC1

/ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The totality of living organisms and their environment.

Examples

  • The watercourse is to the biosphere what blood circulation is to a human being.

  • The word biosphere comes from a Greek word meaning "life globe."

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

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All life on Earth exists within the thin layer known as the blank.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from German Biosphäre, coined by Austrian geologist Eduard Suess in 1875. By surface analysis, bio- + -sphere.