Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Xenobiology

//ˌzɛnəʊbaɪˈɒləd͡ʒi// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The speculative biology of extraterrestrial life forms. uncountable

    "This massive skull is scored by deflected mass accelerator shots. The xenobiology files in your hardsuit computer can't identify the species. It must have been brought here from an unknown world."

  2. 2
    The biology of life forms with nonstandard biochemistry or codes. uncountable

Etymology

From xeno- + biology. Sometimes attributed to science-fiction author Robert A. Heinlein.

See also for "xenobiology"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: xenobiology