biological

noun

(rare) A biological product.

adjective

Of or relating to biology.

Related by consanguinity, especially as to parents and children.

Relating to anatomy; anatomic, anatomical.

(nonstandard, proscribed, non-native speakers' English) Organic (grown without agrochemicals).

Roots

biosbio- · Greek · life logos-olog · Greek · study, discourse

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Where does biological come from?

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