bionomics

[ bahy-uh-nom-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. ecology ( def 1 ).

bionomics

/ baɪˈɒnəmɪst; ˌbaɪəˈnɒmɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular a less common name for ecology ecology

bionomics

/ bī′ə-nŏm′ĭks /

1. See ecology

Derived Forms

• ˌbioˈnomically, adverb
• bionomist, noun
• ˌbioˈnomic, adjective

Other Words From

• bio·nomic bio·nomi·cal adjective
• bio·nomi·cal·ly adverb
• bi·on·o·mist [bahy-, on, -, uh, -mist], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bionomics¹

1885–90; bio- + -nomics, probably on the model of economics; -nomy, -ics

Word History and Origins

Origin of bionomics¹

C19: from bio- + nomics on pattern of economics

Example Sentences

Observations on the life-history and bionomics of Phlebotomus papatasii.

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A study of its structure, development, bionomics, and economy.

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General observations on the bionomics of the rodent and human flies.

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In spite of this extensive compilation, the limitations of present information about cockroach bionomics must be kept in mind.

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Distribution, general bionomics, and recognition characters of two cockroaches recently established in the United States.

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Related Words

• conservation
• preservation