Biology
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The scientific study of living organisms and their vital processes. A branch of science encompassing botany, zoology, and microbiology.
“She decided to study biology at university because of her interest in genetics.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/baɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/
Syllables
bi·ol·o·gy
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Synonyms
life sciencebioscience
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Wordle
Contains -OLOGY suffix; three O's
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Scrabble
13 points; the Y is worth 4 points at the end
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