adj
abiotic
Abiotic (adj) means Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
adj
1
Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
2
Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.
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Etymology
First attested in 1874. From a- + biotic, the first element from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) and the second from Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós).
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 nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
What are the different meanings of abiotic?
"abiotic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter; 2. Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.