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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“Biont.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biont. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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