bionomics

[ bahy-uh-nom-iks ]
/ ˌbaɪ əˈnɒm ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)

ecology(def 1).

Origin of bionomics

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

OTHER WORDS FROM bionomics

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] /baɪˈɒn ə mɪst/, noun

Words nearby bionomics

bion, biondi, bionecrosis, bionic, bionics, bionomics, bionomy, bioorganic, biopesticide, biopharmaceutical, biopharmaceutics

Words related to bionomics

conservation, preservation

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British Dictionary definitions for bionomics

bionomics
/ (ˌbaɪəˈnɒmɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) a less common name for ecology (def. 1), ecology (def. 2)

Derived forms of bionomics

bionomic, adjective bionomically, adverb bionomist (baɪˈɒnəmɪst), noun

Word Origin for bionomics

C19: from bio- + nomics on pattern of economics

Scientific definitions for bionomics

bionomics
[ bī′ə-nŏm′ĭks ]

See ecology.