non-biological
Without blood ties
Non-biological describes things that are not derived from or related to living organisms.
In family contexts, it distinguishes relationships formed through adoption, marriage, or other social bonds rather than genetic connection: Her non-biological father raised her from infancy.
The term also applies in scientific contexts to distinguish synthetic or inorganic materials from those produced by living systems: non-biological carbon sources.
Programs directing computer operations
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- dataFacts for analysis
- AISimulated cognitive processing
virtual · computational · cybernetic · programming · networking · simulated · electronic · binary
Capable of being molded
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
vinyl · spandex · rayon · kevlar · neoprene · silicone · fiberglass · polypropylene
Stiff and unemotional
- automatedOperating without human control
- machinePower-driven working device
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- motorizedEquipped with engine propulsion
hydraulic · pneumatic · electronic · prosthetic · bionic · cyborg · android · mechanized
Naturally formed crystalline solid
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- silicateOxygen-bound crystal compound
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
feldspar · mica · geode · ore · carbonate · sulfide · oxide · phosphate
Of Earth's physical structure
- atmosphericOf the air above
- climaticConcerning prevailing weather
- hydrologicalOf water distribution study
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
meteorological · terrestrial · sedimentary · tectonic · volcanic · glacial · erosion · oceanic
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- theoreticalBased on hypothesis, untested
- ideologicalRelating to belief systems
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
- symbolicRepresenting through signs
metaphysical · intangible · immaterial · notional · intellectual · cultural · linguistic · mathematical
software
Programs directing computer operations
AI · virtual · computational · cybernetic · programming · networking · simulated · electronic · binary · code
plastic
Capable of being molded
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
polyurethane · vinyl · spandex · rayon · kevlar · neoprene · silicone · fiberglass · polypropylene · polystyrene
robotic
Stiff and unemotional
- automatedOperating without human control
- machinePower-driven working device
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
motorized · hydraulic · pneumatic · electronic · prosthetic · bionic · cyborg · android · mechanized · apparatus
mineral
Naturally formed crystalline solid
quartz · feldspar · mica · geode · ore · carbonate · sulfide · oxide · phosphate · gypsum
geological
Of Earth's physical structure
- atmosphericOf the air above
- climaticConcerning prevailing weather
- hydrologicalOf water distribution study
geothermal · meteorological · terrestrial · sedimentary · tectonic · volcanic · glacial · erosion · oceanic · weathering
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Condensed version of text
- theoreticalBased on hypothesis, untested
- ideologicalRelating to belief systems
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
symbolic · metaphysical · intangible · immaterial · notional · intellectual · cultural · linguistic · mathematical · logical
non-biologicalbiological
Relating to living organisms
genetic · birth · consanguineous · natural · blood
non-biologicalbiological
Relating to living organisms
organic · natural · biotic · living · organismal