adj
abiotic
Abiotic (adj) means not alive; having to do with non-living matter.
adj
1
Not alive; having to do with non-living matter.
2
(rare) Harmful to living things; unable to support life.
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Etymology
First recorded in 1874. Formed from a- and biotic: the first part from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-), and the second from Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, "of life"), from βίος (bíos, "life") and -ῐκός (-ĭkós).
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Rhymes for abiotic
biotic
exotic
erotic
robotic
chaotic
idiotic
neurotic
narcotic
hypnotic
amniotic
probiotic
patriotic
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of abiotic?
"abiotic" (adj) means not alive; having to do with non-living matter.
What is the opposite of abiotic?
The opposite of "abiotic" is biotic.
What are the different meanings of abiotic?
"abiotic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Not alive; having to do with non-living matter; 2. (rare) Harmful to living things; unable to support life.
