bionomics

American  

[bahy-uh-nom-iks] / ˌbaɪ əˈnɒm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. ecology.

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bionomics British  

/ baɪˈɒnəmɪst, ˌbaɪəˈnɒmɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a less common name for ecology ecology

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bionomics Scientific  

/ bī′ə-nŏm′ĭks /

1. See ecology

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Other Word Forms

• bionomic adjective
• bionomical adjective
• bionomically adverb
• bionomist noun

Etymology

Origin of bionomics

1885–90; bio- + -nomics, probably on the model of economics; -nomy, -ics

Example Sentences

Although he deals mainly with Indian forms the book contains an unusually full account of the life-history and bionomics of freshwater Sponges, Polyzoa, and Hydrozoa.

From Project Gutenberg

And as the basis to the science of bionomics, as to all other science, must be taken the conception that nothing is due to chance or whim.

From Project Gutenberg

Much as has been learnt of the bionomics of the sea, it is but a commencement; and this is of course especially true of deep seas.

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But it had its little differences, which was only to be expected in a timeline where the bionomics could create a new world each time someone changed his mind.

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The bionomics, allies, parasites, and the relations to human disease.

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Related Words

• conservation
• preservation