biologically
UK: ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli | US: ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkli
adv. in a way that relates to biology or living organisms
adv. from a biological perspective
The word "biologically" stems from the Greek roots "bio-" (life) and "-logy" (study of), combined with the adverbial suffix "-ically." The root "bio" appears in many scientific terms (e.g., biology, biography), while "-logy" denotes a field of study. The suffix "-ically" transforms the adjective "biological" into an adverb, indicating manner or perspective. The term reflects the scientific tradition of combining Greek morphemes to describe specialized concepts.
The behavior was explained biologically as an instinctual response.
Biologically, humans share 98% of their DNA with chimpanzees.
The virus spreads biologically through direct contact.
She approached the problem biologically, focusing on cellular processes.
Biologically speaking, plants are essential for oxygen production.