B2 adjective Neutral

biological

/ˌbaɪ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Relating to biology or living organisms and their processes. It is also used to describe a parent who is related by blood rather than by adoption.

Beispiele

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1

He finally decided to search for his biological parents after turning thirty.

He finally decided to search for his biological parents after turning thirty.

2

The study explores the biological mechanisms behind sleep deprivation.

The study explores the biological mechanisms behind sleep deprivation.

3

I think my biological clock is starting to tell me it's time for a nap.

I think my biological clock is starting to tell me it's time for a nap.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
biology
Adverb
biologically
Adjektiv
biological
Verwandt
biologist
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Bio' (meaning life) + 'Logical' (meaning science/study) = the logic or science of life.

Schnelles Quiz

The children were raised by their aunt, but they remained in contact with their ______ mother.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: biological

Beispiele

1

He finally decided to search for his biological parents after turning thirty.

everyday

He finally decided to search for his biological parents after turning thirty.

2

The study explores the biological mechanisms behind sleep deprivation.

formal

The study explores the biological mechanisms behind sleep deprivation.

3

I think my biological clock is starting to tell me it's time for a nap.

informal

I think my biological clock is starting to tell me it's time for a nap.

4

Biological diversity is essential for the resilience of any ecosystem.

academic

Biological diversity is essential for the resilience of any ecosystem.

5

Our firm specializes in biological research and development for the pharmaceutical industry.

business

Our firm specializes in biological research and development for the pharmaceutical industry.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
biology
Adverb
biologically
Adjektiv
biological
Verwandt
biologist

Häufige Kollokationen

biological warfare biological warfare
biological parents biological parents
biological diversity biological diversity
biological clock biological clock
biological weapons biological weapons

Häufige Phrasen

biological clock

the natural internal timing of a person's body

biological father

a person's natural father related by blood

biological hazard

a biological substance that poses a threat to living organisms

Wird oft verwechselt mit

biological vs biographic

Biographic relates to a person's life story, while biological relates to living organisms or blood relations.

biological vs organic

Organic often refers to food grown without chemicals, while biological refers more broadly to the study of life processes.

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Nutzungshinweise

Biological is most frequently used in scientific contexts or when discussing family lineage to differentiate between legal and blood relations.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'biologic' when they should use 'biological'; while 'biologic' exists, 'biological' is the standard adjective in almost all contexts.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Bio' (meaning life) + 'Logical' (meaning science/study) = the logic or science of life.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek word 'bios' meaning life and the suffix '-logical'.

Grammatikmuster

Attributive adjective: typically placed before a noun (e.g., biological factor). Does not have a comparative or superlative form (no 'more biological').
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Kultureller Kontext

The phrase 'biological clock' is widely used in Western culture to refer to the age-related pressure to have children.

Schnelles Quiz

The children were raised by their aunt, but they remained in contact with their ______ mother.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: biological

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