biodynamic

[ bahy-oh-dahy-nam-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the science of biodynamics:

   a biodynamic examination of avian flight.

2. of or relating to the practice of agricultural biodynamics:

   our third year of biodynamic gardening.

3. grown or produced by agricultural biodynamics:

   searching the roadside stands for biodynamic peppers and sweet corn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biodynamic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; bio- ( def ) + dynamic ( def )

Example Sentences

She oversees a methodical review process that begins with an online submission form, which encourages vendors to “source local, organic, non-GMO, sustainable, biodynamic and/or regenerative-farmed ingredients that cater to multiple dietary preferences.”

From Los Angeles Times

What's more, there's been a recent trend toward wine packaging including labels like "organic," "biodynamic" and "sustainable," which may appeal to consumers' preferences for sustainability.

From Salon

After warning us to be careful not to step on the biodynamic crust that is essential to Sedona’s ecosystem, Sieb spread out blankets on a sandy wash and invited us to lie down for a sound healing.

From Los Angeles Times

While winegrowing using organic or biodynamic principles may in some cases promote greater sustainability, these account for only six per cent of vineyards.

From Salon

Pullin suggested it might have been inspired by the work of the German esoteric philosopher and biodynamic farming pioneer Rudolph Steiner, who claimed that cow horns had “astral-ethereal formative powers.”

From Seattle Times