Biological Urge

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /baɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl ɜrdʒ/

Definitions of biological urge

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 Animals have biological urges to eat and reproduce.

A2 The baby's crying was a result of a biological urge for attention.

B1 Biological urges can sometimes override logical decision-making in humans.

B2 Understanding our biological urges can help us make better choices in life.

C1 Biological urges are deeply ingrained in our evolutionary history and influence our behavior.

C2 Psychologists study the complex interplay between biological urges and cognitive processes in human behavior.

Examples of biological urge in a Sentence

formal The biological urge to reproduce is a fundamental aspect of human nature.

informal I can't control my biological urge to eat chocolate whenever I see it.

slang My biological urge to hit snooze on my alarm is so strong in the morning.

figurative His biological urge to explore new territories led him to travel the world.

Grammatical Forms of biological urge

past tense

had a biological urge

plural

biological urges

comparative

more biological urge

superlative

most biological urge

present tense

has a biological urge

future tense

will have a biological urge

perfect tense

has had a biological urge

continuous tense

is having a biological urge

singular

biological urge

positive degree

biological urge

infinitive

to have a biological urge

gerund

having a biological urge

participle

having a biological urge

Origin and Evolution of biological urge

First Known Use: 1872 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'biological urge' originated from the field of biology to describe innate impulses or drives that organisms experience.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in a scientific context to refer to instinctual behaviors in organisms, the term 'biological urge' has evolved to also encompass psychological and physiological impulses in humans.