-biont

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English

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Etymology

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Probably from German, modification of Ancient Greek βῐούντ- (bioúnt-), βιῶν (biôn, living), present participle of βῐοῦν (bioûn, to live), from βῐ́ος (bíos, mode of life).[1]

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Suffix

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-biont

  1. (biology) a discrete living organism that has a specified mode of living

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Translations

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References

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  1. ^ -biont”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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Polish

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bjɔnt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔnt
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Suffix

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-biont m animal

  1. -biont
    an- + ‎oksy- + ‎-biont → ‎anoksybiont

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See also

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Further reading

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  • -biont in Polish dictionaries at PWN