BIOS

Noun

BIOS (plural BIOSes)

(computing) Acronym of Basic Input/Output System.

Anagrams

• Ibos, bois, obis, sibo

Etymology 1

Noun

bios

plural of bio

(obsolete) A vitamin essential for the growth of yeast, since found to be several B vitamins.

Etymology 2

Noun

bios (uncountable)

In the philosophy of Giorgio Agamben, a particular mode of life; "qualified life", as opposed to the bare life or zoe.

Anagrams

• Ibos, bois, obis, sibo

Source: Wiktionary



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