biont

1 of 2

noun

bi·​ont

ˈbīˌänt

plural -s

: a discrete unit of living matter : organism

-biont

2 of 2

noun combining form

-bi·​ont

¦bīˌänt,

ēˌänt

plural -s

: one having a (specified) mode of life

aerobiont

Word History

Etymology

Noun

bi- entry 2 + -ont

Noun combining form

probably from German, modification of Greek biount-, biōn living, present participle of bioun to live, from bios mode of life

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