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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

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

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metabolic

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

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pathogenic

capable of causing disease

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carnivorous

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

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herbivorous

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

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biological

relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

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botanical

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

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organic

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

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multicellular

having more than one cell

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fungal

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

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symbiotic

involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms

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mammalian

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

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photosynthetic

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

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sapiens

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

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reptilian

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

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parasitic

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

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herbal

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

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aerobic

needing oxygen or air to function or survive

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somatic

related only to the body, distinct from mental or emotional aspects

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evolutionary

related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something

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aquatic

related to or adapted for living or functioning in water

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environmental

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

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marine

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

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agricultural

related to the practice or science of farming

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ecological

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

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glacial

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

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genetic

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

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inorganic

not possessing the characteristics or properties associated with living organisms

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mitochondrial

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

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genomic

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

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ketogenic

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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