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nonsymbiotic

nonsymbiotic

8.6
Living alone without depending on another living thing
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˈsɪmbɪˌɒtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no simbiótico
  • Some species of algae are entirely nonsymbiotic, thriving on their own in various environments.

Examples

  • The bacteria can exist in a nonsymbiotic state, living independently of plants or animals.

  • Many plants are nonsymbiotic and do not rely on other species.

  • In a nonsymbiotic relationship, neither organism relies on the other for survival.

  • The nonsymbiotic bacteria thrive independently in the soil.

  • Some species of algae are entirely nonsymbiotic, thriving on their own in various environments.

  • The bacteria can exist in a nonsymbiotic state, living independently of plants or animals.

  • Many plants are nonsymbiotic and do not rely on other species for nutrients.

Synonyms

nonparasitic
vsnonsymbiotic
7.5

Not living on or inside another living thing to get food

excludes both parasitic and other dependent symbiotic relationships
free-living
vsnonsymbiotic
  • Specialized
6.4

A living thing that lives on its own and not on another animal or plant

emphasizes absence of symbiosis or dependence rather than just independence

Antonyms

symbiotic
  • Specialized
18 5.9

Living closely together so one or both benefit

How Symbiotic

mutualistic
1 6.0
commensal
  • Specialized
1 9.9
nonsymbiotic
  • Specialized
8.6

Surface Forms

nonsymbiotic positive

Morphology

nonsymbiotic = symbiotic (transparent) = non + symbiotic

Clear negative prefix 'non-' added to the adjective 'symbiotic', so the meaning is directly 'not symbiotic'.

Etymology

Nonsymbiotic begins with non- meaning 'not' and comes from symbiotic, which has parts sym- meaning 'together' and bio meaning 'life', as in biology. So, a nonsymbiotic organism is 'not living together' with another and lives on its own.