symbiotic
Symbiotic (adj) means describing a relationship in which two different organisms, groups, or things live together and benefit from each other. Example: “The two companies formed a symbiotic partnership, each supplying what the other lacked.”
How to use symbiotic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMutually beneficial — describes two things that depend on and support each other.
Word forms
symbiotics plural
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The two companies formed a _____ partnership, each supplying what the other lacked.
Etymology
From symbiosis + the adjective ending -tic, tracing back to Greek syn- ("with") + bios ("life").
Rhymes for symbiotic
Frequently asked questions
What does “symbiotic” mean?
The word “symbiotic” means describing a relationship in which two different organisms, groups, or things live together and benefit from each other. In plain terms, mutually beneficial — describes two things that depend on and support each other.
How do you pronounce “symbiotic”?
“Symbiotic” is pronounced sihm-beye-OT-ihk (/ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “symbiotic” in a sentence?
Here is “symbiotic” used in a sentence: “The two companies formed a symbiotic partnership, each supplying what the other lacked.”
What part of speech is “symbiotic”?
“Symbiotic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “symbiotic” come from?
The word “symbiotic” comes from Greek. From symbiosis + the adjective ending -tic, tracing back to Greek syn- ("with") + bios ("life").