Etymology

abiological

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Today it means: Pertaining to inanimate things; not produced by organisms. Full definition →

First used Mid 19ᵗʰ century.
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The story

From a- (“without”) + biological (“relating to life”) or abiologic + -al.

First known use, by meaning

  • Mid 19ᵗʰ century. Pertaining to inanimate things; not produced by organisms.

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