biotic
/baɪˈɑ.tɪk/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.66 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms.
adj
Misspelling of biontic.
noun
A nutritional substance that improves the health of gastrointestinal microorganisms, especially one that occurs naturally.
Example Sentences
- "This study and others at Bolinas Lagoon show that a number of variables, both biotic and abiotic, influence individual, local and regional distribution patterns of Dunlin."
- "The biotic level involves basic, nonthoughtful adjustments made in the struggle for existence."
- "Competition, on the biotic level, as we observe it in the plant and animal communities, seems to be relatively unrestricted."
- "How important is biotic gene-dispersal to the success of the angiosperms?"
- "Knowledge of these patterns is essential to developing comprehensive conservation plans that maximize protection of biotic and phyletic diversity."
- "This is done by manipulating the microflora that reside within the GIT of all living things and this is the point at which all the "biotics" come into play."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”). Equivalent to bio- + -otic.
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/
- British English: /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/