Biotic

Quick meaning: Biotic is an adjective meaning (biology) Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms.

Meaning

(biology) Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms.

More Meanings

1. Misspelling of biontic.
2. A nutritional substance that improves the health of gastrointestinal microorganisms, especially one that occurs naturally.
3. A simple organic organism that is more complex than an organic molecule but simpler than a plant or animal.

Example Sentences

How important is biotic gene-dispersal to the success of the angiosperms?

The biotic level involves basic, nonthoughtful adjustments made in the struggle for existence.

Competition, on the biotic level, as we observe it in the plant and animal communities, seems to be relatively unrestricted.

Knowledge of these patterns is essential to developing comprehensive conservation plans that maximize protection of biotic and phyletic diversity.

Word Forms

• biotics

Synonyms for biotic

Depending on context, synonyms include biogenic, biologic, living, organic.

Antonyms for biotic

Common opposites include abiotic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include biologic, organic, biological, abiotic, biologically, biota.

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