Greek · root
bios
life
Forms
- bi-
- bio- — Combining form with a linking vowel.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *gʷeih₃-, ‘live.’
Note
In Greek, this noun could describe a way of living as well as a lifetime.
Words sharing this root
aerobicUsing oxygen to sustain biological activity.amphibianA cold-blooded vertebrate, such as a frog, that typically begins life in water and later lives on land.amphibianA vehicle designed to travel both on land and in water.amphibiousAble to operate in both water and on land.anaerobicOccurring or functioning without sustained oxygen use.biochemistA scientist who studies the chemistry of living organisms.biographyA written or recorded account of someone's life.biologyThe study of living things and their processes.biopsyRemoval and examination of tissue from a living body to diagnose disease.biosynthesisThe production of complex molecules by living cells or organisms.macrobioticFollowing a natural-food diet centered on whole grains.microbeAn organism or infectious agent too small to see without a microscope.symbiosisA close, lasting relationship that often benefits both participants.