SYMBIOTIC

symbiotic

(adjective) used of organisms (especially of different species) living together but not necessarily in a relation beneficial to each

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

symbiotic (not comparable)

(ecology) Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.

Of a relationship with mutual benefit between two individuals or organisms.

Usage notes

Although the biologic meaning of symbiotic strictly refers to "living together", regardless of the nature of the relationship, in casual speech the word typically implies a beneficial relationship.

Synonyms

• (with mutual benefit): mutualistic

Noun

symbiotic (plural symbiotics)

(astronomy) symbiotic star

Source: Wiktionary

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Sym`bi*ot"ic, a. [Gr. .] (Biol.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or characterized by, or living in, a state of symbiosis. -- Sym`bi*ot"ic*al (#), a. -- Sym`bi*ot"ic*al*ly (#), adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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