Metabolism
10 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including converting food to energy and building cellular materials. The rate at which these processes occur.
“Regular exercise can help boost your metabolism and increase energy levels.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/mɪˈtab.əl.ɪz.əm/
Syllables
me·tab·o·lism
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Synonyms
biochemical processesmetabolic rate
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Wordle
10-letter biological term with -ISM suffix; contains three E's and two A's
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; the M and B provide good scoring opportunities
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