abiotic

/ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/

abiotic means nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.

abiotic is pronounced /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/.

Etymology

First attested in 1874. From a- + biotic, the first element from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) and the second from Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós).

adj

Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.e.g.“Near-synonyms: nonbiological, nonbiologic”
Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.

noun

Any such material

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Words closest in meaning

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abiological 77% match — Pertaining to inanimate things; not produced by organisms. vs abiotic →
abiotically 77% match — In an abiotic manner; in the absence of life. vs abiotic →
abiologic 75% match — Pertaining to inanimate things; not produced by organisms. vs abiotic →
abiosis 74% match — The absence of life. vs abiotic →
abiology 69% match — The sciences, such as geology and astronomy, that collectively deal with inorganic or lifeless bodies. vs abiotic →
abiogenic 69% match — Not produced or derived by means of living organisms or their processes. vs abiotic →
abiologically 66% match — In an abiological manner. vs abiotic →
abiocoen 65% match — The non-living components of an environment, such as water, soil, air, etc. vs abiotic →