bionomics

[bahy-uh-nom-iks]

bi·o·nom·ics

[bahy-uh-nom-iks]
noun (used with a singular verb)
ecology (def. 1).

Origin:
1885–90; bio- + -nomics, probably on the model of economics; see -nomy, -ics

bi·o·nom·ic, bi·o·nom·i·cal, adjective
bi·o·nom·i·cal·ly, adverb
bi·on·o·mist [bahy-on-uh-mist] , noun
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Bionomics is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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World English Dictionary
bionomics (ˌbaɪəˈnɒmɪks)
 
n
(functioning as singular) ecology a less common name for ecology
 
[C19: from bio- + nomics on pattern of economics]
 
bio'nomic
 
adj
 
bio'nomically
 
adv
 
bionomist
 
n

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bionomics   (bī'ə-nŏm'ĭks)  Pronunciation Key 
See ecology.
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