bioenergetic

adjective

bio·​en·​er·​get·​ic ¦bī-(ˌ)ō-ˌe-nər-¦je-tik How to pronounce bioenergetic (audio)
: of or relating to bioenergetics or bioenergy

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + energetic

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“Bioenergetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioenergetic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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