NYT Dictionary

BIOTIC

/baɪˈɑ.tɪk/
AdjectiveNounBI-ot-icbi-ot-ic · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”). Equivalent to bio- + -otic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

biogenicbiologiclivingorganicanimateorganizedvital

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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