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symbiosis

nounHigh-frequency wordMore S words

a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms or groups

Word origin: From Greek symbiosis, living together.

In a sentence

Symbiosis in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing symbiosis in a sentence.

The symbiosis between the clownfish and the sea anemone is a classic example of mutualism.

The two startups developed a genuine symbiosis: one supplied the data, the other the analytics, and neither could thrive alone.

Synonyms
mutualismcooperationinterdependencepartnership
Antonyms
parasitismcompetitionantagonismisolation
Usage & nuance

Using “symbiosis” well

Symbiosis names a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms or groups, emphasizing interdependence. It stands opposed to parasitism, in which only one side gains, and to plain competition.

Common questions

Questions about “symbiosis

Symbiosis (noun) means a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms or groups
Here is symbiosis used in an example sentence: "The symbiosis between the clownfish and the sea anemone is a classic example of mutualism." Another example: "The two startups developed a genuine symbiosis: one supplied the data, the other the analytics, and neither could thrive alone."
Common synonyms for symbiosis include mutualism, cooperation, interdependence, partnership.
Antonyms of symbiosis include parasitism, competition, antagonism, isolation.
Clusters with mutualism, cooperation, interdependence, and partnership in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms parasitism, competition, and antagonism mark relationships that are one-sided or hostile.
Yes. Symbiosis is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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