Biological Clock

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Pronunciation: /baɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl klɑk/

Definitions of biological clock

noun A genetically programmed internal timing device that regulates various physiological processes in an organism

Example Sentences

A1 My biological clock wakes me up at the same time every morning.

A2 Traveling to different time zones can disrupt your biological clock.

B1 It's important to listen to your biological clock and get enough rest.

B2 Some people have a strong biological clock that allows them to wake up without an alarm.

C1 Understanding how your biological clock works can help improve your overall health.

C2 Research shows that disruptions to the biological clock can have negative effects on mental and physical health.

Examples of biological clock in a Sentence

formal The biological clock regulates our sleep-wake cycle based on the natural circadian rhythm.

informal I always wake up early because my biological clock is set that way.

slang My biological clock is totally messed up from staying up late every night.

figurative As I get older, my biological clock seems to be ticking louder and louder.

Grammatical Forms of biological clock

plural

biological clocks

comparative

more biological clock

superlative

most biological clock

present tense

biological clock

future tense

will be biological clock

perfect tense

has been biological clock

continuous tense

is being biological clock

singular

biological clock

positive degree

biological clock

infinitive

to be a biological clock

gerund

being a biological clock

participle

biological clocked

Origin and Evolution of biological clock

First Known Use: 1958 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'biological clock' originated from the concept of circadian rhythms in living organisms.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the internal mechanism that regulates the sleep-wake cycle in organisms, the term 'biological clock' has evolved to encompass a broader range of biological processes influenced by internal timing mechanisms.