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Relational Adjectives - Adjectives of Biology

These adjectives relate to the field of biology, which encompasses the study of living organisms, their structure, function, behavior, etc.

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Categorized English Relational Adjectives
reproductive
[Adjective]

relating to processes and behaviors involved in the creation of offspring within a species

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metabolic
[Adjective]

relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life

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pathogenic
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capable of causing disease

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carnivorous
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(of plants or animals) feeding on the meat or flesh of other animals

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herbivorous
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(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

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biological
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relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

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botanical
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concerning or involving the study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

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organic
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relating to a carbon-based compound that has a biological origin

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multicellular
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having more than one cell

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fungal
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relating to or characteristic of fungi, which are a diverse group of organisms including molds, mushrooms, and yeasts

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symbiotic
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involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms

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mammalian
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relating to mammals, animals that give birth to live young and nurse them with milk

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photosynthetic
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able to use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water

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sapiens
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having characteristics associated with modern humans, including advanced cognitive abilities and complex social structures

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reptilian
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relating to reptiles, which are cold-blooded animals with scaly skin and usually lay eggs

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parasitic
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relating to organisms that live on or inside other organisms, benefiting at the expense of their hosts

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herbal
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relating to or made from herbs, which are plants valued for their medicinal, aromatic, or culinary properties

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aerobic
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needing oxygen or air to function or survive

Ex: Aerobic organisms , such as humans and most animals , require oxygen for survival and energy production .
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somatic
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related only to the body, distinct from mental or emotional aspects

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evolutionary
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related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something

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aquatic
[Adjective]

related to or adapted for living or functioning in water

Ex: Whales , though mammals , are highly adapted to aquatic environment , with streamlined bodies and flippers .
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environmental
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relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

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marine
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related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

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agricultural
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related to the practice or science of farming

Ex: agricultural methods aim to minimize environmental impact while maximizing productivity .
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ecological
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related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

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glacial
[Adjective]

relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains

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genetic
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connected to the parts of the DNA in cells, called genes, that determine hereditary traits

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inorganic
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not possessing the characteristics or properties associated with living organisms

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mitochondrial
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relating to or characteristic of mitochondria, which are organelles found in cells responsible for energy production

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genomic
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relating to the complete set of genes or genetic material present in an organism

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ketogenic
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relating to or characteristic of a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body produces ketone bodies as an alternative energy source

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