bioenergetics

noun

bio·​en·​er·​get·​ics ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌe-nər-ˈje-tiks 

plural in form but singular in construction

1

: the biology of energy transformations and energy exchanges (as in photosynthesis) within and between living things and their environments

2

: a system of physical and psychological therapy that is held to increase well-being by releasing blocked physical and psychic energy

bioenergetic

ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌe-nər-ˈje-tik 

adjective

Examples of bioenergetics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This stunning Love Frequency Collection is an expression of the divine masculine and feminine, bioenergetics, and a series of tones used in Gregorian chants known as Solfeggio frequencies. —Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023

After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. —Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

bioenergetics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

bio·​en·​er·​get·​ics -ˌen-ər-ˈjet-iks 

1

: the biology of energy transformations and energy exchanges within and between living things and their environments

2

: a system of therapy that combines breathing and body exercises, psychological therapy, and the free expression of impulses and emotions and that is held to increase well-being by releasing blocked physical and psychic energy

bioenergetic

-ik 

adjective