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astrobiology

as·tro·bi·ol·o·gy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [as-troh-bahy-ol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌæs troʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi/
    • /ˌastrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-troh-bahy-ol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌæs troʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of astrobiology word

  • noun astrobiology the branch of biology that investigates the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe 3
  • noun astrobiology the branch of biology that investigates the existence of living organisms on planets other than earth 3
  • noun astrobiology (not in technical use) exobiology. 1
  • noun astrobiology The branch of biology concerned with the study of life on earth and in space. 1
  • noun astrobiology the study of life anywhere in the universe, including the Earth. 0

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Origin of astrobiology

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; astro- + biology

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Parts of speech for Astrobiology

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astrobiology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with astrobiology

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