C1 verb Formal

enbioy

/ɛnˈbaɪɔɪ/

To infuse or integrate a non-living system or structure with biological life or organic characteristics. It is frequently used in high-level contexts regarding biotechnology, architecture, or environmental design where living elements are syntheticly combined with inert materials.

Examples

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1

The architect wanted to enbioy the skyscraper by incorporating a self-sustaining vertical forest into the facade.

The architect wanted to enbioy the skyscraper by incorporating a self-sustaining vertical forest into the facade.

2

It is imperative that we enbioy the lunar habitats to ensure the long-term psychological health of the astronauts.

It is imperative that we enbioy the lunar habitats to ensure the long-term psychological health of the astronauts.

3

I'm looking for new ways to enbioy my workspace; maybe some hydroponic shelves would help.

I'm looking for new ways to enbioy my workspace; maybe some hydroponic shelves would help.

Word Family

Noun
enbioyment
Verb
enbioy
Adverb
enbioyingly
Adjective
enbioyed
Related
enbioyer
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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'en-' (to cause to be) plus 'bio' (life). To enbioy is to 'cause something to have life'.

Quick Quiz

The city planners hope to ______ the downtown area by installing moss-covered walls and air-purifying algae tanks.

Correct!

The correct answer is: enbioy

Examples

1

The architect wanted to enbioy the skyscraper by incorporating a self-sustaining vertical forest into the facade.

everyday

The architect wanted to enbioy the skyscraper by incorporating a self-sustaining vertical forest into the facade.

2

It is imperative that we enbioy the lunar habitats to ensure the long-term psychological health of the astronauts.

formal

It is imperative that we enbioy the lunar habitats to ensure the long-term psychological health of the astronauts.

3

I'm looking for new ways to enbioy my workspace; maybe some hydroponic shelves would help.

informal

I'm looking for new ways to enbioy my workspace; maybe some hydroponic shelves would help.

4

The study explores the capacity of carbon fibers to enbioy prosthetic limbs through tissue-integrated sensors.

academic

The study explores the capacity of carbon fibers to enbioy prosthetic limbs through tissue-integrated sensors.

5

Our mission is to enbioy urban infrastructure, turning gray concrete into living, breathing carbon sinks.

business

Our mission is to enbioy urban infrastructure, turning gray concrete into living, breathing carbon sinks.

Word Family

Noun
enbioyment
Verb
enbioy
Adverb
enbioyingly
Adjective
enbioyed
Related
enbioyer

Common Collocations

fully enbioy fully enbioy
enbioy the environment enbioy the environment
seek to enbioy seek to enbioy
enbioy a structure enbioy a structure
enbioyed surface enbioyed surface

Common Phrases

enbioy from within

enbioy from within

a quest to enbioy

a quest to enbioy

perfectly enbioyed

perfectly enbioyed

Often Confused With

enbioy vs enjoy

Enjoy refers to taking pleasure in something, while enbioy refers to the technical process of adding biological life to a system.

enbioy vs embody

Embody means to be a physical expression of an idea, whereas enbioy specifically involves biological or organic matter.

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Usage Notes

Enbioy is a specialized term often found in discussions of bio-design, synthetic biology, and futuristic urban planning. It is transitive and requires an object that is being 'biologized'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mistake this for 'enjoy' due to the similar spelling, leading to nonsensical sentences in casual conversation.

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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'en-' (to cause to be) plus 'bio' (life). To enbioy is to 'cause something to have life'.

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Word Origin

A modern technical neologism combining the Greek 'bios' (life) with the English causative prefix 'en-'.

Grammar Patterns

transitive verb regular conjugation: enbioyed, enbioying often used in the passive voice
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Cultural Context

Reflects the modern movement toward 'Green Cities' and the merging of technology with nature.

Quick Quiz

The city planners hope to ______ the downtown area by installing moss-covered walls and air-purifying algae tanks.

Correct!

The correct answer is: enbioy

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