Definitions For Abiotic

Adjective

(not comparable) nonliving, nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. Mid 20th century.{{R:SOED5, page=4}} Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life. Mid 20th century.

Derived terms

abiotically

Translations

Catalan: abiòtic Czech: abiotický Dutch: abiotisch, levenloos Finnish: abioottinen French: abiotique Greek: αβιοτικός Irish: aibitheach Norwegian: : Bokmål: abiotisk Portuguese: abiótico Romanian: abiotic Spanish: abiótico Dutch: ongeschikt voor leven Norwegian: : Bokmål: abiotisk Portuguese: abiótico

Etymology

First attested in 1874. From "of life, sc=polytonic", from {{suffix, grc, βίος, -ῐκός, t1=life, sc=polytonic, nocat=yes}}.