abiosis

[ ey-bahy-oh-sis, ab-ee- ]

noun

1. the absence or lack of life; a nonviable state.

abiosis

/ ˌeɪbaɪˈɒtɪk; ˌeɪbaɪˈəʊsɪs /

noun

1. absence of life

Derived Forms

• abiotic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of abiosis¹

a- ⁶ + -biosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of abiosis¹

C20: from a- ¹+ Greek biōsis a way of living