biological

• Qui se rapporte à la biologie ou aux organismes vivants ; relatif aux processus vitaux.

Relating to biology or living organisms.

1. Relating to biology or living organismsB2formalscientific

   Pertaining to the scientific study of life and living organisms, or to the processes of life itself.

   biologique (relatif à la biologie)

   • The lab conducts biological research on cell regeneration.
   • Biological processes like photosynthesis are essential for life.
   • She is studying the biological diversity of the rainforest.

   Synonymesbiologicbioticorganic

2. Related by bloodB2formal

   Connected through genetic lineage or birth, as opposed to through adoption or marriage.

   biologique (par le sang)

   • He was raised by his adoptive parents but later met his biological mother.
   • The child's biological father was not involved in his upbringing.
   • They are biological siblings, sharing the same parents.

   Synonymesbirthbloodconsanguineousgeneticnatural

   Antonymesadoptivefosterstep