biologically
|bi-o-log-i-cal-ly|
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/ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
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/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
(biological)
life-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biologically' originates from the Greek word 'bios,' meaning 'life,' and the suffix '-logy,' meaning 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'Biology' evolved from the Greek 'bios' and 'logia' into the modern English word 'biology,' with 'biologically' as its adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of life,' and over time it evolved to describe actions or processes related to biology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to biology or living organisms.
The species are biologically similar.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 05:49