B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
biology
Advérbio
biologically
Adjetivo
biological
Relacionado
biologist
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: biological

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
biology
Advérbio
biologically
Adjetivo
biological
Relacionado
biologist

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: biological

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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