Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anabiosis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
an-abio-sis
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A state of suspended animation, especially during extreme drought; the act of recovering from this state.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From ana- + -biosis.

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What does anabiosis mean?
A state of suspended animation, especially during extreme drought; the act of recovering from this state.
Where does anabiosis come from?
From ana- + -biosis.

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