biology
word
/baɪˈɑɫədʒi/
by-AH-luh-jee
/baɪˈɒlədʒi/
by-O-luh-jee
Definition
The scientific study of living things, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, and how they function and interact.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in academic or educational contexts. Often used with words like 'class', 'degree', or 'research'. Refers to the field of science itself, not just living things (which is 'life' or 'organism').
Spanish: biologíaPortuguese (BR): biologiaPortuguese (PT): biologiaChinese (Simplified): 生物学Chinese (Traditional): 生物學Hindi: जैविक विज्ञान - जीवविज्ञानArabic: علم الأحياءBengali: জীববিজ্ঞানRussian: биологияJapanese: 生物学Vietnamese: sinh họcKorean: 생물학Turkish: biyolojiUrdu: حیاتیاتIndonesian: biologi
Example Sentences
She is studying biology at the university.
basic
I am interested in biology because I love animals.
basic
I'm terrible at math, but I'm really good at biology.
natural
After taking biology, I started seeing the world differently.
natural
He wants to do biology research on endangered species.
natural
I have biology class on Mondays.
basic