Biophilic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to biophilia.
"And even if we accept the possible explanation that, at the time life appeared, there were in existence biophilic elements now defunct, or vitalising rays no longer radiant, even then, we are met by the facts (i) that even in the lowest organisms there is extraordinary […]"
- 2 Whose values are critical to the evolution of life in the universe.
Synonyms
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More examples"And even if we accept the possible explanation that, at the time life appeared, there were in existence biophilic elements now defunct, or vitalising rays no longer radiant, even then, we are met by the facts (i) that even in the lowest organisms there is extraordinary […]"
Etymology
From bio- + -philic.