biologically

Thân thiện

A child learns that they are biologically related to their parents.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a way that relates to biology or living organisms: Pertaining to the science of life and living matter, or to the processes and functions of life. 2. From a biological or genetic perspective: Concerning the biological aspects, origins, or relationships of something.

Usage

The adverb "biologically" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses to specify that the action, quality, or statement is considered from the standpoint of biology. * It often precedes adjectives like related, determined, active, or possible. * It can modify verbs such as function, evolve, or derive.

Examples

• The two species are biologically distinct, despite their similar appearance.
• Some traits are biologically inherited, while others are learned.
• The drug is biologically active and affects cell metabolism.
• He is my biologically related brother.

Advanced Usage

• "biologically speaking": Used to introduce a statement from a biological point of view.
  • Biologically speaking, humans are social primates.
• In discussions of family, it specifies genetic relationship as opposed to legal or social relationship.
  • She is the child's adoptive mother, not the biological one.

Variants and Related Words

• Biological (adjective): Of or relating to biology or living organisms.
  • Biological research, biological parent.
• Biology (noun): The scientific study of life and living organisms.
• Biologist (noun): A scientist who studies biology.

Synonyms

• Genetically
• By nature
• Organically (in certain contexts)

Antonyms

• Socially
• Culturally
• Legally
• Adoptively

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with respect to biology
   • biologically related