biological

biological

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English

Etymology

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.

See also

  • adoptive
  • birth mother

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