adj
Uncommon
metabolic
meh-tuh-BO-lihk
Metabolic (adj) means relating to metabolism, the chemical processes that keep a living organism functioning. Example: “Regular exercise can boost your metabolic rate.”
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Relating to metabolism, the chemical processes that keep a living organism functioning.
"Regular exercise can boost your metabolic rate."
"The disease affects several metabolic pathways in the liver."
How to use metabolic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with how the body converts food into energy and maintains itself.
Common pairings
metabolic rate
metabolic disorder
metabolic process
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- Plural
- metabolics
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek metabolikos, from metabole ("change"), the same root as "metabolism".
Synonyms
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metabolous
Antonyms
ametabolic
Rhymes for metabolic
colic
frolic
anabolic
Catholic
systolic
symbolic
apostolic
alcoholic
parabolic
workaholic
melancholic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “metabolic” mean?
The word “metabolic” means relating to metabolism, the chemical processes that keep a living organism functioning. In plain terms, having to do with how the body converts food into energy and maintains itself.
How do you pronounce “metabolic”?
“Metabolic” is pronounced meh-tuh-BO-lihk (/mɛtəˈbɒlɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “metabolic” in a sentence?
Here is “metabolic” used in a sentence: “Regular exercise can boost your metabolic rate.”
What part of speech is “metabolic”?
“Metabolic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “metabolic” come from?
The word “metabolic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek metabolikos, from metabole ("change"), the same root as "metabolism".
Is “metabolic” a common word?
“Metabolic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "metabolic" and "metabolism"?
"Metabolism" is the noun naming the set of chemical processes that keep a living organism functioning, while "metabolic" is the adjective used to describe anything relating to those processes, as in "metabolic rate" or "metabolic disorder."
What kinds of processes count as metabolic processes in the body?
Metabolic processes are the chemical reactions that keep an organism functioning, including breaking down food for energy and building the substances the body needs to grow and repair itself.
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