biotic
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biotic
- /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ UK
- /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ US
Rhymes with -ɒtɪk
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”). Equivalent to bio- + -otic.
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms. This study and others at Bolinas Lagoon show that a number of variables, both biotic and abiotic, influence individual, local and regional distribution patterns of Dunlin.
- Misspelling of biontic The biotic level involves basic, nonthoughtful adjustments made in the struggle for existence.
Opposite: abiotic
noun biotics
- A nutritional substance that improves the health of gastrointestinal microorganisms, especially one that occurs naturally. This is done by manipulating the microflora that reside within the GIT of all living things and this is the point at which all the "biotics" come into play.
- A simple organic organism that is more complex than an organic molecule but simpler than a plant or animal. The biotics constitute an extensive group of organic materials that are simple, living microorganisms and cannot be expressed as chemical formulas.
Thesaurus
adjective
Opposite: abiotic
Translations
Talk about this word "biotic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/biotic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. biotic. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/biotic "biotic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/biotic.Cite this
@misc{biotic_2026,
title = {biotic},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
