ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Abiotic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Abiotic is an adjective meaning Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.

Meaning

Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.

More Meanings

  1. Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.
  2. Any such material

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: nonbiological, nonbiologic

Word Forms

Synonyms for abiotic

Depending on context, synonyms include nonbiological, nonbiologic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include organic, biotic, biological, non-living, lifeless, inert.

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