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

Although he deals mainly with Indian forms the book contains an unusually full account of the life-history and bionomics of freshwater Sponges, Polyzoa, and Hydrozoa.

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And as the basis to the science of bionomics, as to all other science, must be taken the conception that nothing is due to chance or whim.

From Project Gutenberg

Much as has been learnt of the bionomics of the sea, it is but a commencement; and this is of course especially true of deep seas.

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But it had its little differences, which was only to be expected in a timeline where the bionomics could create a new world each time someone changed his mind.

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The bionomics, allies, parasites, and the relations to human disease.

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Related Words

• conservation
• preservation