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Symbiotically vs Symbiotic - What's the difference?

symbiotically | symbiotic |

Symbiotically is a derived term of symbiotic.


As a adverb symbiotically

is in a symbiotic manner.

As a adjective symbiotic is

(biology) of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.

As a noun symbiotic is

(astronomy) symbiotic star.

symbiotically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a symbiotic manner
  • By means of symbiosis

    • symbiotic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (biology) Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.
    • A lichen is a fungus with symbiotic algae among its cells.
  • *
  • Of a relationship with mutual benefit between two individuals or organisms.

    • Usage notes

    Although the biologic meaning of symbiotic strictly refers to "living together", regardless of the nature of the relationship, in casual speech the word typically implies a beneficial relationship.

    Synonyms

    * (with mutual benefit) mutualistic

    Derived terms

    * symbiotically

    Related terms

    * symbiont * symbiote

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (astronomy) symbiotic star