Synonyms

symbiotic

American

[sim-bee-ot-ik, -bahy-] / ˌsɪm biˈɒt ɪk, -baɪ- /

Sometimes symbiotical

adjective

living in symbiosis, or having an interdependent relationship.

Many people feel the relationship between humans and dogs is symbiotic.

Other Word Forms

nonsymbiotic adjective
nonsymbiotical adjective
nonsymbiotically adverb
symbiotically adverb

Etymology

Origin of symbiotic

symbio(sis) + -tic

Example Sentences

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A multinational group of scientists has identified a previously unknown tubular structure within Profftella, a symbiotic bacterium linked to a major pest that affects citrus crops around the world.

From Science Daily

Now, even as both the entertainment and air travel industries experience all manner of difficulties in the modern economy, their symbiotic relationship continues to thrive.

From Los Angeles Times

For that matter, his parasitic or symbiotic relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has been a matter of public record since at least 2003, when the Harvard Crimson earned his eternal enmity by reporting on it.

From Salon

Wiggle Room is a symbiotic marriage of dance and meditation.

From Los Angeles Times

The two exchanged dozens of emails, illustrating a notably symbiotic connection between a writer and a source.

From The Wall Street Journal

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