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biologically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //baɪəˈɫɑdʒɪkɫi// UK //bˌaɪəlˈɒdʒɪkli// bi·o·log·i·cal·ly

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.


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.

Origin

From biological + -ly.

Usage

Typically modifies adjectives or verbs; often appears before the word it modifies.

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