biological

/,baiə'lɔdʤik/ Cách viết khác : (biological) /,baiə'lɔdʤikəl/

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Explanation of the Word "Biological"

Definition: The word "biological" is an adjective that means related to living things, life processes, or the study of living organisms (which is called biology). It can also refer to relationships based on blood, such as parents and children who are related by genetics.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "biological" before a noun to describe something that is related to life or living organisms. For example, you can say "biological parent" to refer to a person who is a child's actual mother or father by blood, as opposed to an adoptive parent.

Examples:

1. In relation to life:
   • "The biological process of photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight into energy."
2. In the context of family:
   • "She met her biological father for the first time last year."

Advanced Usage:

In academic or scientific contexts, "biological" can refer to specific fields of study or phenomena. For example: - "Biological diversity is important for the health of our ecosystems." - "Researchers are studying the biological effects of climate change on marine life."

Word Variants:

1. Biology (noun) - The science that studies living organisms.
   • Example: "She is studying biology at the university."
2. Biologically (adverb) - In a way that relates to biology or living things.
   • Example: "The animals are biologically adapted to their environment."

Different Meanings:

• Biological can specifically refer to:
  • Genetic relationships: "biological siblings" are brothers or sisters who share the same biological parents.
  • Scientific study: Referring to processes, structures, or systems related to life, like "biological warfare" (using living organisms to harm).

Synonyms:

• Related to life: Living, Organic
• In terms of family: Genetic, Blood-related

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Although there aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly using the word "biological," you can encounter phrases like:
  • "Blood is thicker than water," which means family relationships (often biological) are stronger than other relationships.

Summary:

"Biological" is a versatile adjective used to describe relationships or processes related to life and living organisms or to denote blood relations.

Academic

Adjective

1. of parents and children; related by blood
   • biological child
2. pertaining to biology or to life and living things

Synonyms

• biologic