physiological Meaning & Definition
What Does Physiological Mean?
Physiological is an adjective that means Of, or relating to physiology. It can also mean Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.
Physiological in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | physical and physiologic |
| Comparative / superlative | more physiological, most physiological |
Physiological Definition (Adjective)
- Of, or relating to physiology.
- Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.
Synonyms of Physiological
Physiological synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Physiological
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Physiological in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
physiological (comparative more physiological, superlative most physiological)
Words That Rhyme With Physiological
Origin of Physiological
Either from physio- + -logical (equivalent to physiology + -ical) or Latin physiologicus + -al.[1]
Pronouncing Physiological
Physiological is pronounced //ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Physiological
What part of speech is physiological?
Physiological is an adjective.
What is another word for physiological?
Close synonyms of physiological are physical and physiologic. See the full list of physiological synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of physiological?
The comparative form is more physiological and the superlative form is most physiological.