Meaning
Relating to, or determined by, conditions of the soil, especially as it relates to biological systems.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek ἔδαφος (édaphos, “ground”) + -ic. By surface analysis, edaph- + -ic.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2024, 2026.