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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  • Lucas Museum Chief Executive Tracey Bates sees another fit between the institution and its adopted city.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The lovable Pumpkin was nominated by her adopted owner, Chris Seelbach, who also happens to be president and CEO of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Cincinnati.
    — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of adopted
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  • Though the kits stay close to their adoptive human parents, they’re eventually allowed to roam free during the day on the rescue’s rural 20-acre (8-hectare) property, a sprawling mix of meadows and thick forest spotted with ponds and a nearby river.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Today, with support from his adoptive family, Champ is an accomplished therapy dog who shows others how to persevere when life throws unexpected curveballs.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of adoptive

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“Nonbiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonbiological. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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