nonbiological

adjective

Definition of nonbiologicalnext
as in adopted

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Recent Examples of nonbiological On the other hand, nonbiological chemistry is more limited and dominated by molecules that form randomly. — Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 These rare steroids were linked to ancient sponges, but the findings sparked debate, with some suggesting alternative origins, including non-biological processes. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 Similarly, corporations in the real world can be viewed as immortal, nonbiological organisms driven to grow, consume resources, and protect themselves. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 29 Sep. 2025 But organic compounds can arise from either living organisms or nonbiological chemistry, making their origin uncertain. — Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Big Think, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonbiological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonbiological
  1. adopted
  2. adoptive
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  • His adopted brother, Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) has devolved into a party machine who often winds up on MTV’s spring break coverage.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lucas Museum Chief Executive Tracey Bates sees another fit between the institution and its adopted city.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of adopted
Adjective
  • Such approaches, known as adoptive cell therapies, are already being investigated for other cancers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Padrino’s adoptive mother, Christina Padrino, who is also his biological aunt, escorted him out of the courtroom.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of adoptive

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“Nonbiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonbiological. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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