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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
biology
Adverbio
biologically
Adjetivo
biological
Relacionado
biologist
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: biological

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
biology
Adverbio
biologically
Adjetivo
biological
Relacionado
biologist

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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

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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: biological

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