adj
symbiotic
sihm-beye-OT-ihk
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.”
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Describing a relationship in which two different organisms, groups, or things live together and benefit from each other.
"While pro-tech influencers like podcast host Lex Fridman have for years formed a symbiotic relationship with tech elites like Elon Musk, some firms have decided this year to cut out the middleman entirely."
— Nick Robins-Early, How big tech is creating its own friendly media bubble to ‘win the narrative battle online’ (2025)
"The two companies formed a symbiotic partnership, each supplying what the other lacked."
"Coral reefs depend on a symbiotic relationship between coral and algae."
How to use symbiotic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMutually beneficial — describes two things that depend on and support each other.
Common pairings
symbiotic relationship
symbiotic partnership
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Word forms
- Plural
- symbiotics
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Etymology
From symbiosis + the adjective ending -tic, tracing back to Greek syn- ("with") + bios ("life").
Rhymes for symbiotic
biotic
exotic
erotic
robotic
chaotic
idiotic
neurotic
narcotic
hypnotic
amniotic
probiotic
patriotic
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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").
