biodynamics

[ bahy-oh-dahy-nam-iks, -di- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the science dealing with the energy or activity of living organisms: Compare biostatics.

   the complex biodynamics of human locomotion.

2. an approach to sustainable, organic farming that follows holistic principles and ecologically ethical practices:

   We use biodynamics to harness the seasonal rhythms of nature and restore the health and vitality of our farmland.

biodynamics

/ -dɪ-; ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the branch of biology that deals with the energy production and activities of organisms

Derived Forms

• ˌbiodyˈnamic, adjective

Other Words From

• bi·o·dy·nam·ic bi·o·dy·nam·i·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of biodynamics¹

First recorded in 1845–50; bio- + dynamics

Example Sentences

Take his longtime preoccupation with pirate history: It got him studying swordplay, which gave him insight into biodynamics, which he communicated to his players with typical imagination.

From Washington Post

According to biomechanist Mimi Koehl of the University of California, Berkeley, who has studied flying frogs' biodynamics and was not involved in the work, the extra webbing both slows their fall and helps them steer through the rain-forest canopy.

From Scientific American

The restaurant also pours organic and naturally fermented wines from producers practicing biodynamics, regenerative agriculture, polyculture, and no-till farming.

From Seattle Times

Both biodynamics and regenerative farming put a premium on building and maintaining soil health while creating a thriving and diverse environment.

From New York Times

But Mr. Camp can point to many triumphs, like a diseased block of vermentino that he says has done well after the conversion to biodynamics.

From New York Times