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bionomics

Syllabification: (bi·o·nom·ics)
Pronunciation: /bīəˈnämiks/

Definition of bionomics

noun

[treated as singular]
  • the study of the mode of life of organisms in their natural habitat and their adaptations to their surroundings; ecology.

Derivatives

bionomic

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from bio- 'life', on the pattern of economics

bionomics in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of bionomics in the British & World English dictionary