Abiotic

Pronunciation: /eɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/

Definitions of abiotic

adjective describing a non-living component of an ecosystem

Example Sentences

A1 Plants need both biotic and abiotic factors to survive.

A2 Abiotic factors such as sunlight and water are essential for plant growth.

B1 The ecosystem is influenced by both biotic and abiotic components.

B2 Climate change can have a significant impact on abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

C1 Scientists study the interactions between biotic and abiotic elements in an ecosystem.

C2 Understanding the abiotic factors in an environment is crucial for conservation efforts.

Examples of abiotic in a Sentence

formal Abiotic factors such as temperature and sunlight play a crucial role in shaping ecosystems.

informal The abiotic conditions in this area are not suitable for growing crops.

slang Dude, the abiotic stuff really affects how things grow, you know?

figurative Just like abiotic factors can impact the environment, negative energy can affect your mood.

Grammatical Forms of abiotic

• past tense: abioticed
• plural: abiotics
• comparative: more abiotic
• superlative: most abiotic
• present tense: abiotic
• future tense: will be abiotic
• perfect tense: has been abiotic
• continuous tense: is being abiotic
• singular: abiotic
• positive degree: abiotic
• infinitive: to abiotic
• gerund: abioticking
• participle: abioticized

Origin and Evolution of abiotic

First Known Use: 1876 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'abiotic' is derived from the Greek words 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'bios' meaning 'life'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of biology to refer to non-living factors in an ecosystem, the term 'abiotic' has since been adopted in various scientific disciplines to describe non-living or inanimate components or processes.