biology

noun

The study of all life or living matter.

The structure, function, and behavior of an organism or type of organism.

The living organisms of a particular region.

(archaic) A biographical history.

Roots

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

Synonyms for biology

electrobiologyadj agrobiologyn cryobiologyn biochemistryn radiobiologyn bioecologyadj microbiologyn biophysicsn

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Where does biology come from?

The word biology breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: bio-, from Greek bios (“life”); and -olog, from Greek logos (“study, discourse”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.