symbiosis
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for symbiosis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A close, long-term relationship between different species that benefits at least one, and often both.
Synonyms
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How to use symbiosis
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek symbiosis, "living together," from syn- ("with") + bios ("life").
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What does “symbiosis” mean?
The word “symbiosis” means a close, long-term relationship between different species that benefits at least one, and often both. In plain terms, a close relationship where two different things (species, groups, or ideas) live together and rely on each other.
How do you pronounce “symbiosis”?
“Symbiosis” is pronounced sihm-beye-OH-sihs (/sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “symbiosis” in a sentence?
Here is “symbiosis” used in a sentence: “The clownfish and sea anemone live in a classic symbiosis.”
What part of speech is “symbiosis”?
“Symbiosis” is a noun.
Where does the word “symbiosis” come from?
The word “symbiosis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek symbiosis, "living together," from syn- ("with") + bios ("life").
How many meanings does “symbiosis” have?
“Symbiosis” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a close, long-term relationship between different species that benefits at least one, and often both.