symbiotic meaning

Definition of symbiotic

1. used of organisms (especially of different species) living together but not necessarily in a relation beneficial to each

   Similar: dependent

   Related forms: symbiosis

symbiotic in a sentence

• Shipworms digest wood with the help of symbiotic bacteria.
• Biological evolution is largely a symbiotic process.
• The relationship is convenient and symbiotic.

How to pronounce symbiotic

symbiotic is pronounced /ˌsɪmbiˈɑtɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

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