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- [bahy-uh-sfeer]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌsfɪər/
- /ˈbaɪ.əʊ.sfɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-uh-sfeer]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌsfɪər/
Definitions of biosphere word
- singular noun biosphere The biosphere is the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere where there are living things. 4
- noun biosphere the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere inhabited by living things 3
- noun biosphere the zone of planet earth where life naturally occurs, extending from the deep crust to the lower atmosphere 3
- noun biosphere the living organisms of the earth 3
- noun biosphere the part of the earth's crust, waters, and atmosphere that supports life. 1
- noun biosphere the ecosystem comprising the entire earth and the living organisms that inhabit it. 1
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Origin of biosphere
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < German Biosphäre; see bio-, -sphere
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Parts of speech for Biosphere
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biosphere popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
biosphere usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for biosphere
noun biosphere
- ecosystem — a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
- atmosphere — A planet's atmosphere is the layer of air or other gases around it.
- gaia — the ancient Greek goddess of the earth, mother of the Titans.
- ecosphere — Also called physiological atmosphere. the part of the atmosphere in which it is possible to breathe normally without aid: the portion of the troposphere from sea level to an altitude of about 13,000 feet (4000 meters).
- abode — Your abode is the place where you live.
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