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

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

Historical Examples

Bionomics: the habits, breeding and adaptations of living forms.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
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
The oviposition of Dermestes ater DeGeer, with notes on bionomics under laboratory conditions.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches
Louis M. Roth

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

C19: from bio- + nomics on pattern of economics

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Word Origin and History for bionomics

n.

"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).

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