bionomics

[bahy-uh-nom-iks]

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noun (used with a singular verb)

ecology(def 1).

RELATED WORDS

conservation, preservation

Nearby words

Origin of bionomics

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

Related formsbi·o·nom·ic, bi·o·nom·i·cal, adjectivebi·o·nom·i·cal·ly, adverbbi·on·o·mist

[bahy-on-uh-mist] /baɪˈɒn ə mɪst/, noun

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Examples from the Web for bionomics

The oviposition of Dermestes ater DeGeer, with notes on bionomics under laboratory conditions.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches|Louis M. Roth
General observations on the bionomics of the rodent and human flies.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley
Observations on the life-history and bionomics of Phlebotomus papatasii.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches|Louis M. Roth
Bionomics: the habits, breeding and adaptations of living forms.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

A study of its structure, development, bionomics, and economy.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley

British Dictionary definitions for bionomics

bionomics

noun

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

Derived Formsbionomic, adjectivebionomically, adverbbionomist (baɪˈɒnəmɪst), noun

Word Origin for bionomics

C19: from bio- + nomics on pattern of economics

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Word Origin and History for bionomics

bionomics

"science of organic evolution; ecology," 1888, coined by Scottish biologist Patrick Geddes (1854-1932) from Greek bio- (see bio-) + nomos "managing," from nemein "manage" (see numismatics).

Science definitions for bionomics

bionomics

[bī′ə-nŏm′ĭks]

See ecology.