biosphere
/ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.89 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.
noun
The totality of living organisms and their environment.
Example Sentences
- "Patavig is the second of the Macedon system's giant terrestrial planets, and by far the more interesting. Most of the surface is covered by a vast sea of liquid ammonia, in which a unique aquatic ammonia-based biosphere has developed. While the frozen continents are largely bereft of life, a rich bounty of complex organisms — many larger than a human — flourish in the chilly, toxic seas."