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bio
[ bahy-oh ]
/ ˈbaɪ oʊ /
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noun, plural bi·os.
adjective
biological: a bio control service using praying mantises to reduce the population of garden pests.
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Origin of bio
1945–50; by shortening; as adj., independent use of bio-, taken as a free form
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Other definitions 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-
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How to use bio in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for bio (1 of 2)
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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