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biotic

/baɪˈɑːtɪk/
bi · ot · ic
Adverb:biotically
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1

Relating to, resulting from, or consisting of living organisms, especially in the context of an ecosystem.

Example

"Decomposers such as fungi and bacteria are essential biotic components of a healthy forest ecosystem."

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• Nearby Words

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bioterrorism
bioterrorist
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biotin
biowarfare
biowaste

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Latin bioticus, from Ancient Greek biotikos ('pertaining to life'), which derives from bios ('life' or 'mode of life').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biotic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biotic
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