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- [bahy-oh-rith-uh m]
- /ˈbaɪ oʊˌrɪð əm/
- /ˈbaɪəʊ.rɪ.ðəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-oh-rith-uh m]
- /ˈbaɪ oʊˌrɪð əm/
Definitions of biorhythm word
- noun biorhythm a cyclically recurring pattern of physiological states in an organism or organ, such as alpha rhythm or circadian rhythm; believed by some to affect physical and mental states and behaviour 3
- noun biorhythm any biological cycle that involves periodic changes in blood pressure, body temperature, etc.: analyzed by some to predict behavior, temperament, etc. 3
- noun biorhythm Physiology. an innate periodicity in an organism's physiological processes, as sleep and wake cycles. 1
- noun biorhythm biological cycle 1
- noun biorhythm (biology) Any cyclic biological or physiological pattern or activity. 0
- noun biorhythm (pseudoscience) Any of three sinusoidal graphs, normally plotted by computer, having a person's birthdate as origin, that that are supposed to give meaningful information about emotional levels, physical energy levels, and mental/psychic sensitivity. 0
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Origin of biorhythm
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; bio- + rhythm
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Parts of speech for Biorhythm
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biorhythm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for biorhythm
noun biorhythm
- biological rhythm — biorhythm.
- body clock — Your body clock is the internal biological mechanism which causes your body to automatically behave in particular ways at particular times of the day.
- circadian rhythm — The "internal body clock" that regulates the (roughly) 24-hour cycle of biological processes in animals and plants.
- internal clock — biological clock.
- internal clock — biological clock.
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