bionomics

[ bahy-uh-nom-iks ]

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noun(used with a singular verb)

ecology (def. 1).

Origin of bionomics

1885–90; bio- + -nomics, probably on the model of economics; see -nomy, -ics

Other words from bionomics

bi·o·nom·ic, bi·o·nom·i·cal, adjective
bi·o·nom·i·cal·ly, adverb
bi·on·o·mist [bahy-on-uh-mist], /baɪˈɒn ə mɪst/, noun

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How to use bionomics in a sentence

Observations on the life-history and bionomics of Phlebotomus papatasii.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches | Louis M. Roth
A study of its structure, development, bionomics, and economy.
Handbook of Medical Entomology | William Albert Riley
General observations on the bionomics of the rodent and human flies.
Handbook of Medical Entomology | William Albert Riley
In spite of this extensive compilation, the limitations of present information about cockroach bionomics must be kept in mind.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches | Louis M. Roth
Distribution, general bionomics, and recognition characters of two cockroaches recently established in the United States.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches | Louis M. Roth

British Dictionary definitions for bionomics

bionomics

/ (ˌbaɪəˈnɒmɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) a less common name for ecology (def. 1), ecology (def. 2)

Origin of bionomics

C19: from bio- + nomics on pattern of economics

Derived forms of bionomics

bionomic, adjective
bionomically, adverb
bionomist (baɪˈɒnəmɪst), noun

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Scientific definitions for bionomics

bionomics

[ bī′ə-nŏm′ĭks ]

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