Biotical

/baɪˈɒt.ɪ.kəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to life or living organisms; synonym for biotic, though less commonly used.

Etymology

From biotic + -al (adjective suffix), forming a variant of the standard term biotic. This alternative form is rarely preferred in modern usage.

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While 'biotical' appears in some older scientific texts, modern scientists almost always use 'biotic' instead—it's shorter and everyone understands it!

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