biodynamics

American  

[bahy-oh-dahy-nam-iks, -di-] / ˌbaɪ oʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks, -dɪ- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science dealing with the energy or activity of living organisms.

   the complex biodynamics of human locomotion.

2. an approach to sustainable, organic farming that follows holistic principles and ecologically ethical practices.

   We use biodynamics to harness the seasonal rhythms of nature and restore the health and vitality of our farmland.

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biodynamics British  

/ -dɪ-, ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of biology that deals with the energy production and activities of organisms

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Other Word Forms

• biodynamic adjective
• biodynamical adjective

Etymology

Origin of biodynamics

First recorded in 1845–50; bio- + dynamics

Example Sentences

Take his longtime preoccupation with pirate history: It got him studying swordplay, which gave him insight into biodynamics, which he communicated to his players with typical imagination.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2022

The restaurant also pours organic and naturally fermented wines from producers practicing biodynamics, regenerative agriculture, polyculture, and no-till farming.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022

But Mr. Camp can point to many triumphs, like a diseased block of vermentino that he says has done well after the conversion to biodynamics.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2021

“Winegrowers are busy, practical people working extremely closely with nature. Their livelihood depends on it. If biodynamics didn’t improve their grapes and wine, they wouldn’t touch it.”

From The Guardian • Nov. 14, 2017

Are you interested in biodynamics ... umah ... no, of course not.

From The Common Man by Schelling, George Luther