abiotic

a-bi-ot-ic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (Biology/Ecology) Relating to or denoting physical rather than biological factors; not derived from living organisms.

  2. 2.

    Not involving or produced by living organisms.

Related words

Antonyms: biotic, living
See also: biotic, ecology, ecosystem
Synonyms: inorganic, non-living

Etymology

From Greek a- (without) + bios (life) + -tic (relating to).