My attitude to the comma is physiological; the more breath I have, the fewer commas I use.
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Physiological
/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/
Synonyms for "physiological" (79 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Adjective(12 words)
physiologicbioenergeticbiologicalbiological behaviorbiological effectbiological expressionbiological factorbiological maintenancebiological mechanismbiological motherbiological reactionbiological regulation
Noun(3 words)
animal biosystemanimal life processesbiological clock
Strong matches (24)
Adjective(12 words)
biological servicesbiological signalbiomedical propertybodilybodily adjustmentbodily fluidbodily functionbodily networkbodily networkscreaturelydigestive processdigestive system function
Noun(12 words)
biological-signalbiometric verificationbodily attributebodily conditionbodily functionsbodily processbodily propertybodily sensationbody cuesbody lifeconstitutional adjectiveconstitutional reforms
Related words (39)
Adjective(19 words)
dynamic tendon tensionfunctional systemmetabolic energymetabolic explanationmetabolic networksmetabolic pathwaymetabolic processmetabolic ratemetabolousorganismal behaviororganismicorganismic developmentphysical healthphysiologic functionphysiologic responsephysiologic systemsalinesomaticsomatic trait
Noun(15 words)
eegfluid balance concepthuman bodyin vivo networklife process modeledlife process relatedmetabolizingmore functionalmost metabolicmost physiologicmotor relatedphysical capacityphysical disorderphysiologic signsphysiologic solution
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: physiologic, animal biosystem, animal life processes, animate, bioenergetic.
- Sentence evidence is available for physiological, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "physiological".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "physiological"
Keep "physiological" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "physiological", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "physiological" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesbiologylife science
More specific
4 entriesphysiological measurementphysiological processphysiological responsephysiological test
Collocations
6 entriesphysiological dataphysiological functionphysiological measurementphysiological processphysiological responsephysiological state
Inflections
2 entriesmore physiologicalmost physiological
Derivations
3 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Not being able to investigate every point of systematical and physiological botany thoroughly himself, he, with amiable deference, often trusted to those who had more particularly studied certain subjects.
Source: tatoeba (11847607)
Adaptogens are used in herbal medicine for the purported stabilization of physiological processes and promotion of homeostasis.
Source: tatoeba (12469820)
When the institute was moved to Tübingen in 1945 because of air raids on Berlin, he also assumed the post of professor of physiological chemistry at the University of Tübingen and, when the institute was moved once again in 1956 to Münich, he also was named professor of physiological chemistry at the University of Münich. He retired from his post at Münich in 1971.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "physiological"?
Closest matches include physiologic, animal biosystem, animal life processes, animate, bioenergetic.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "physiological"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.