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bio

[ bahy-oh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural bi·os.

biography.
biology.

adjective

biographical.
biological:
a bio control service using praying mantises to reduce the population of garden pests.

bio-

a combining form meaning “life” occurring in loanwords from Greek ( biography ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( bioluminescence ).

bio-

combining_form

indicating or involving life or living organisms
biogenesis
biolysis
indicating a human life or career
biopic
biography

bio

/ ˈbaɪəʊ /

noun

short for biography

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bio¹

1945–50; by shortening; as adj., independent use of bio-, taken as a free form

Origin of bio²

Combining form of Greek bíos life; akin to Latin vīvus living, Sanskrit jīvas. See quick

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bio¹

from Greek bios life

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Example Sentences

It’s then posted by an X account which has Stake tagged in its bio.

From Slate

“They will never get to make decisions about their own body,” wrote a user whose bio states that “CHRIST IS KING.”

From Salon

Farrow’s program bio conspicuously doesn’t mention her work with Woody Allen, her former partner with whom she was involved in a very public dispute over allegations that the filmmaker had molested their adopted daughter, Dylan.

From Los Angeles Times

Gamble has lived in Rancho Santa Margarita for over 30 years, according to her bio page, and was a member of the inaugural City Council in 2000.

From Los Angeles Times

As noted by her "Top Chef" bio on the Bravo website, Nguyen "started as a pastry cook at restaurants like Coquette and Eleven Madison Park" before working with Dinner Lab and Cook Space, where she taught classes, hosted pop-up dinners and private events before going all-in on online cooking classes in 2020 and beyond.

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