biological

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English

Etymology

From biology +‎ -ical.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
• Rhymes: -ɒdʒɪkəl

Adjective

biological (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to biology.
2. Relating to anatomy; anatomic, anatomical.
3. Related by consanguinity, especially as to parents and children.

   Coordinate term: adoptive

   biological mother

   biological father

4. (nonstandard, proscribed, non-native speakers' English) Organic (grown without agrochemicals).

Synonyms

• biologic

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

biological (plural biologicals)

1. (rare) A biological product.
   • 1984 June 7, Audre Lorde, correspondence, quoted in 1987, A Burst of Light:

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

See also

• adoptive
• birth mother