Word
biologically
Phoneticsbi·o·log·i·cal·ly
US/baɪəˈɫɑdʒɪkɫi/
UK/bˌaɪəlˈɒdʒɪkli/
Adverb of manner Biology
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to living things and how they work. You use this when talking about the natural processes of the body or nature.
adv. in a manner relating to biology or the processes of living organisms. Often used to distinguish natural or genetic factors from social or environmental ones.
Examples
“The two species are biologically very different.”
“While they grew up in different countries, the twins are biologically identical and share the same DNA.”
“The researcher argued that certain behaviors are biologically determined rather than learned through social interaction during childhood.”
Examples
simple
“The two species are biologically very different.”
contextual
“While they grew up in different countries, the twins are biologically identical and share the same DNA.”
complex
“The researcher argued that certain behaviors are biologically determined rather than learned through social interaction during childhood.”
Usage
Typically modifies adjectives or verbs; often appears before the word it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“This idea assumes that everyone is biologically either female or male, with no ambiguity or intermediacy.” “Biologically, women’s greater risk comes down to two things: the natural rise and fall of our hormone levels and our body's response to heat, which are different to men's, Dr Arif said.” Etymology
From biological + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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