ABIOTIC

Etymology

Adjective

abiotic (not comparable)

Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. [Mid 20th century.]

Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life. [Mid 20th century.]

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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