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biological
[ bahy-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]
adjective
- Also biologic. Biology. relating to the science and application of biology:
Ideal candidates will have appropriate training in both physical and biological chemistry.
- Biology. relating to or involving living matter:
Liquid nitrogen is critical for preserving blood, tissue, and other biological specimens.
- Biology. relating to the living organisms of a region:
We are hoping to manage the river valley so that we maintain and enhance the current level of biological diversity.
- Biology, Genetics. related genetically, as a birth parent whose egg or sperm contributed to the DNA of a child:
He met his biological father when he was 37.
The Greenes have two biological sons and one adopted daughter.
noun
- Usually biologicals. Pharmacology. biologic ( def 1 ).
biological
/ ˌɪəˈɒɪə /
adjective
- of or relating to biology
- (of a detergent) containing enzymes said to be capable of removing stains of organic origin from items to be washed
noun
- usually plural a drug, such as a vaccine, that is derived from a living organism
Derived Forms
- ˌˈDz, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··Dz··· adverb
- ԴDz···Dz·· adjective
- non···Dz··· adverb
- ····Dz·· adjective
- pseu·do···Dz··· adverb
- ····Dz· adjective
- ····Dz·· adjective
- sem·i···Dz··· adverb
- ܲ···Dz·· adjective
- un···Dz··· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of biological1
Example Sentences
The FA has been taking legal advice since the landmark UK Supreme Court ruling two weeks ago that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex under equalities law.
The final decision was taken after the recent Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
Chapman – the committee's deputy convener – accused the court of "bigotry, prejudice and hatred" after it ruled a woman is defined by her biological sex under the Equality Act.
Two weeks ago, judges at the Supreme Court unanimously ruled a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
He wanted to keep a relationship with the child who he said he "adored" but the biological father is now back.
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