symbiotic

Sometimes symbi·oti·cal

[sim-bee-ot-ik, -bahy-]

adjective

1. living in symbiosis, or having an interdependent relationship.

   Many people feel the relationship between humans and dogs is symbiotic.

Other Word Forms

• symbiotically adverb
• nonsymbiotic adjective
• nonsymbiotical adjective
• nonsymbiotically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of symbiotic¹

symbio(sis) + -tic

Example Sentences

There is a symbiotic relationship between actor and audience, a current of feeling that passes between the performer’s risk and the viewer’s recognition.

From Los Angeles Times

He adds that he thrives off that “symbiotic” interaction, which is similar to engaging with contestants.

From Los Angeles Times

Russell insists we make our own diagnosis about what drives Matthew and Oliver’s hunger for applause — and if their symbiotic dynamic has echoes throughout the entire music industry.

From Los Angeles Times

The moment of symbiotic love lasted for at least 3 minutes, maybe more.

From Los Angeles Times

For both the real actor and her symbiotic onscreen counterpart, the answer is more complicated than any of the stuffed shirts who control the world think it should be.

From Salon

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