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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Traditionally there was a symbiotic relationship between herders and farmers.

From BBC

These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plants.

From Science Daily

It’s a symbiotic relationship where parks attract families, and then families can get the provisions or fulfill the errands they need to further enjoy the park.

From Los Angeles Times

Tesla, an Nvidia customer, is developing ‘physical AI’ applications like robots, creating a symbiotic relationship for both companies.

From Barron's

In other words, once an intimate symbiotic relationship forms — in which at least one organism depends on another for survival — it’s locked in.

From Los Angeles Times

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