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What is another word for Symbiotic? – 155 Symbiotic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mutualistic cooperative reciprocal interdependent complementary supportive harmonious collaborative synergistic correlative concurrent coincident coincidental concurrent associative affiliated allied connected linked joined united combined merged integrated amalgamated blended fused coordinated synchronized adjusted adapted attuned concordant consonant accordant congruent consistent corresponding correlative parallel related relative dependent reliance reliance-based

    Meaning of Symbiotic

    The primary meaning of the word "symbiotic" refers to a relationship between two or more biological species in which one species, the symbiont, lives in close association with another species, the host, and both species benefit from the relationship.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or characterized by symbiosis, an interaction between two or more biological species in which one species, the symbiont, lives in close association with another species, the host.
    • * A relationship between two or more people or organizations that is mutually beneficial.

    Etymology of Symbiotic

    The word "symbiotic" originates from the Greek words "syn" meaning "together" and "bios" meaning "life", and the suffix "-ic" which forms an adjective, with the term "symbiosis" being coined by German biologist Heinrich Anton de Bary in 1879 to describe the living together of different biological species.

    Example Uses

    • The clownfish and the sea anemone have a symbiotic relationship, in which the fish receives protection from predators and the anemone receives cleaning and nutrients.
    • * The company has a symbiotic relationship with its suppliers, relying on them for raw materials and them relying on the company for business.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    competitive antagonistic adverse hostile inimical unfriendly uncooperative unsympathetic detached disconnected isolated separate independent self-sufficient autonomous solo individual solitary non-interactive non-cooperative opposing opposing contradictory conflicting clashing discordant incongruent incompatible inconsistent

    Related Nouns

    symbiosis mutualism cooperation reciprocity interdependence association affiliation alliance connection link union partnership collaboration synergy correlation coincidence concord harmony coordination synchronization adaptation adjustment attunement

    Related Verbs

    interact cooperate reciprocate associate affiliate ally connect link unite combine merge integrate amalgamate blend fuse coordinate synchronize adjust adapt attune harmonize correlate coincide

    Related Adjectives

    mutual reciprocal interdependent complementary supportive harmonious collaborative synergistic correlative concurrent coincident associative affiliated allied connected linked joined united combined merged integrated amalgamated blended fused coordinated synchronized adjusted adapted attuned concordant consonant accordant congruent consistent corresponding