bio

[ bahy-oh ]

/ ˈbaɪ oʊ /

Informal.

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noun, plural bi·os.

biography.

biology.

adjective

biographical.

biological: a bio control service using praying mantises to reduce the population of garden pests.

Words nearby bio

binturong, binuclear family, binucleate, binucleolate, binyon, bio, bio-, bio-organism, bio-security, bio-terrorism, bio-warfare

Origin of bio

1945–50; by shortening; as adj., independent use of bio-, taken as a free form

Definition for bio (2 of 2)

bio-

a combining form meaning “life” occurring in loanwords from Greek (biography); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (bioluminescence).

Also especially before a vowel, bi-.

Origin of bio-

combining form of Greek bíos life; akin to Latin vīvus living, Sanskrit jīvas. See quick

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Examples from the Web for bio

I stopped turning the pages when I came across the bio of Bell-Johnson.
The Names You Don’t Hear: Nearly 200 Women Have Died in Iraq and Afghanistan|Kate Hoit|May 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A bio that has since been removed from his website tells a little about Rawcus before he took the name.
Rawcus Is the Rapper Behind the Viral ‘White People Crazy’ Video|Rich Goldstein|January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course the part of his bio that currently has tongues wagging is just unfolding.
Soon All Your Best Facebook Friends Will Be Robots|William O’Connor|December 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Her bio stats appear line by line on screen, while she sits calmly gazing at the camera.
Meretz Appeals To Smart Secular Women|Don Futterman|January 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The bio is being serialized in the (paywalled) London Times.
Queen's Olympic Bond Stunt Kept Secret From Other Royals|Tom Sykes|October 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A hasty conversation followed, and Bio went back to the kitchen while Filodomo aroused his daughter.
The Coast of Adventure|Harold Bindloss
When the footsteps of the others had died away and the night was quiet, Bio started slowly down the jungle path.
The Coast of Adventure|Harold Bindloss
Finally the bio team left the mess hall, and Gallifa let the heavy horn drop.
The Unprotected Species|Melvin Sturgis
I reserve for myself the command of the army of the Bio Bio.
The Pearl of the Andes|Gustave Aimard
These wild night sounds found quick response in Bio's Indian blood.
The Coast of Adventure|Harold Bindloss

British Dictionary definitions for bio (1 of 2)

bio

/ (ˈbaɪəʊ) /

noun plural bios

short for biography

British Dictionary definitions for bio (2 of 2)

bio-

before a vowel bi-

combining form

indicating or involving life or living organismsbiogenesis; biolysis

indicating a human life or careerbiography; biopic

Word Origin for bio-

from Greek bios life

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Medical definitions for bio

bio-

pref.

Life; living organism:biology.

Biology; biological:biophysics.

bio

noun, plural bi·os.

adjective

Words related to bio

Words nearby bio

Origin of bio

Definition for bio (2 of 2)

Origin of bio-

Examples from the Web for bio

British Dictionary definitions for bio (1 of 2)

noun plural bios

British Dictionary definitions for bio (2 of 2)

before a vowel bi-

combining form

Word Origin for bio-

Medical definitions for bio

pref.