Kilo Lingo

/bjoˈloxiko/

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Translation

biological

Word origin

From biología ('biology'), a modern coinage from Greek bios ('life') plus logos ('study, account'). The same bios gives English 'biology' and 'biography'.

Origin
Greek
Root
bios
English cognates
biology, biography

Grammar

Femininebiológica
Masc pluralbiológicos
Fem pluralbiológicas

Examples

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The biological clock controls when we feel sleepy.

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They study the biological processes of plants.

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His biological father lives in another city.

diversidad selva .

The biological diversity of the jungle is impressive.

¿ reacción ?

Is this a normal biological reaction?

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This word is part of lesson 65.