biodynamic

American  

[bahy-oh-dahy-nam-ik] / ˌbaɪ oʊ daɪˈnæm ɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the science of biodynamics.

   a biodynamic examination of avian flight.

2. of or relating to the practice of agricultural biodynamics.

   our third year of biodynamic gardening.

3. grown or produced by agricultural biodynamics.

   searching the roadside stands for biodynamic peppers and sweet corn.

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Etymology

Origin of biodynamic

First recorded in 1900–05; bio- ( def. ) + dynamic ( def. )

Example Sentences

In her work, she strives to focus on the local people who are “truly doing hard farm work, artisan food crafts, biodynamic farming,” which is not the norm in the now-industrialized food country.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

"Chapoutier has been making wine for more than 200 years, very terroir driven, and biodynamic," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

She oversees a methodical review process that begins with an online submission form, which encourages vendors to “source local, organic, non-GMO, sustainable, biodynamic and/or regenerative-farmed ingredients that cater to multiple dietary preferences.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

For an extra $50, Smith’s five courses get paired with biodynamic and natural wines; perfectly serviceable, though sour beers would have made a better and more interesting pairing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

In Italy, Tuscany’s Avignonesi winery recently attained B Corp certification to go along with its organic and biodynamic certification from Biodyvin, a rival certification group to the more common Demeter.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2022