bioactivity

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˌbaɪ.oʊˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.ti//

KK: /baɪoʊˈæktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition

The effect that a substance has on living organisms or tissues.

Example

The bioactivity of the new drug was tested on various cell cultures.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new study on bioactivity of certain plants?

No, I haven't! What did they find out?

They discovered that some herbs have a strong bioactivity that can help boost our immune system.

That's fascinating! I might need to start using those in my cooking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

activity

effect

influence

Antonyms

inactivity

ineffectiveness

impotence

Root Explanation

Bioactivity → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "activity" (from Latin "activitas", meaning the state of being active). The word "bioactivity" refers to the activity or effects of a substance on living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning 'life' and 'activity' meaning 'being active' — together, they help you remember that bioactivity refers to how a substance affects living things.

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