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biological

[bahy-uh-loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

  1. Biology.ĢżAlso biologic relating to the science and application of biology.

    Ideal candidates will have appropriate training in both physical and biological chemistry.

  2. Biology.Ģżrelating to or involving living matter.

    Liquid nitrogen is critical for preserving blood, tissue, and other biological specimens.

  3. Biology.Ģżrelating to the living organisms of a region.

    We are hoping to manage the river valley so that we maintain and enhance the current level of biological diversity.

  4. Biology, Genetics.Ģżrelated genetically, as a birth parent whose egg or sperm contributed to the DNA of a child.

    He met his biological father when he was 37.

    The Greenes have two biological sons and one adopted daughter.



noun

  1. Pharmacology.ĢżUsually biologicals. biologic.

biological

/ ˌ²ś²¹ÉŖÉ™Ėˆ±ōɒ»åĻōÉŖ°ģə±ō /

adjective

  1. of or relating to biology

  2. (of a detergent) containing enzymes said to be capable of removing stains of organic origin from items to be washed

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. (usually plural) a drug, such as a vaccine, that is derived from a living organism

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • biologically adverb
  • nonbiological adjective
  • nonbiologically adverb
  • pseudobiological adjective
  • pseudobiologically adverb
  • semibiologic adjective
  • semibiological adjective
  • semibiologically adverb
  • unbiological adjective
  • unbiologically adverb
  • ˌ²ś¾±“Ēˈ±ō“Dzµ¾±³¦²¹±ō±ō²ā adverb
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of biological1

First recorded in 1855–60; biolog(y) + -ical
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But there seems to be some difficulty in understanding that choosing pets in the absence of either romantic partners or biological children isn’t the same as replacing either of those relationships.

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"Traveling globally, one notices the same suite of species in many cities ... biological invasions creating a kind of global Cuisinart where the urban biota becomes homogeneous."

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The scientist, from University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, is accused of illegally smuggling biological material related to worms that require a government permit.

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The resolution stated that ā€œbiological differences between male and female athletes can create inherent advantage in competitive sports, particularly in categories designated specifically for girls.ā€

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When Season 3 dropped a bombshell regarding Trent’s biological father, it paved the way for a nail-biting Season 4, which was confirmed earlier this year.

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