Free-living
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Free-living is an adjective meaning Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see free, living.
Meaning
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see free, living.
More Meanings
- (biology) Of an organism: living independently of other organisms rather than as part of a symbiotic or parasitic relationship, either as a life stage (for example, in some parasites) or for the organism's entire lifespan.
Synonyms for free-living
Depending on context, synonyms include independent, nonparasitic, nonsymbiotic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include independent, nonsymbiotic, nonparasitic, stand-alone, self-contained, self-sufficient.
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