biotic

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”). Equivalent to bio- +‎ -otic. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ (US) IPA(key): /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ Rhymes: -ɒtɪk === Adjective === biotic (not comparable) (biology) Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms. Misspelling of biontic. ==== Synonyms ==== (pertaining to life): biogenic, biologic, living, organic ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “pertaining to life”): abiotic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== biology ==== Translations ==== === Noun === biotic (plural biotics) A nutritional substance that improves the health of gastrointestinal microorganisms, especially one that occurs naturally. A simple organic organism that is more complex than an organic molecule but simpler than a plant or animal. == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French biotique. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /biˈo.tik/ === Adjective === biotic m or n (feminine singular biotică, masculine plural biotici, feminine/neuter plural biotice) biotic ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “biotic”, in DEX online—Dicționare ale limbii române (Dictionaries of the Romanian language) (in Romanian), 2004–2026