biological

adjective
UK: /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
US: /ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

  1. Relating to biology or living organisms.

    1. The biological parents are easy to identify. [ ] [ ]
    2. Biological research is crucial for medical advancement in many ways. [ ] [ ]

  2. Connected with or affecting life and living processes.

    1. Water is a biological need for living things. [ ] [ ]
    2. The study focused on the biological effects of the drug in cells. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

organic physiological natural

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "biological" in English means: Relating to biology or living organisms., Connected with or affecting life and living processes..

The phonetic transcription of "biological" is /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ in British English and /ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "biological": organic, physiological, natural.

Example usage of "biological": "The biological parents are easy to identify.". More examples on the page.