bi|ot|ic

bi|ot|ic «by OT ihk», adjective.

1. of or having to do with life or living things; live; vital.

2. interdependent.

╂[< Late Latin biōticus < Greek biōtikós related to life; lively < biônai, aorist of bioûn to live]

–bi|ot´i|cal|ly, adverb.