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/bjɔ.lɔ.ʒi/

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Translation

biology

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Word origin

Formed in the 19th century from Greek bios ('life') and -logia ('study of'). English 'biology' has the same origin.

Origin
Greek
Root
bios + logia
English cognates
biology, biography

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbiologies

Examples

Lyon.

She studies biology at the University of Lyon.

.

The biology lesson starts at eight o'clock.

.

This researcher works in marine biology.

moléculaire .

Molecular biology has advanced a great deal in twenty years.

trimestre.

I got a good mark in biology this term.

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