abiotic
abiotisch
Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of lifeNonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
US/ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
Near-synonyms: nonbiological, nonbiologic
abiotisch
(not comparable)Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.
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Origin
First attested in 1874. From a- + biotic, the first element from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) andFirst 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).
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