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symbiotic

/ˌsɪm.biˈɑː.tɪk/
sym · bi · ot · ic
Adverb:symbiotically
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• adjective

1

Denoting a mutually beneficial relationship between different people, groups, or organizations.

Example

"The local university and the surrounding tech startups have developed a symbiotic partnership that drives regional innovation."

2

Relating to or involving a close, prolonged ecological association between two or more different biological species.

Example

"Clownfish and sea anemones share a classic symbiotic bond in which both organisms gain protection and nutrients."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In strict biological contexts, 'symbiotic' refers to any close, long-term interaction between species (including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism), whereas in everyday usage it almost exclusively describes a mutually beneficial relationship.

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• Nearby Words

sylvia
symbiosis
symbiote
symbiotic
symbol
symbolic
symbolically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from

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