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Word

abiology

Phoneticsabi·ol·o·gy

Definition

n. the study of things that are not alive, such as rocks or the weather. It is the opposite of biology, which studies living things.

n. the branch of science concerned with non-living matter and physical processes. Often used in contrast to biology to describe the study of geology, meteorology, or physics.

Examples

“The course covers both biology and abiology.”

“Students in the first year of the science program must complete a module on abiology to understand the physical laws of the universe.”

“While biology focuses on the intricate processes of life, abiology examines the fundamental forces that govern the inanimate world, providing a necessary foundation for understanding the environment as a whole.”

Examples

simple

“The course covers both biology and abiology.”

contextual

“Students in the first year of the science program must complete a module on abiology to understand the physical laws of the universe.”

complex

“While biology focuses on the intricate processes of life, abiology examines the fundamental forces that govern the inanimate world, providing a necessary foundation for understanding the environment as a whole.”

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CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
Frequency
Rare
Level
C2 · Proficiency
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