The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
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
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
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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