Definition

Relating to or produced by enzymes, which are substances that help speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Example

The enzymatic process in the body helps break down food into nutrients.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the enzymatic processes in digestion?

Yeah, they help break down food into nutrients, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how our bodies use enzymatic reactions.

Totally! It really shows how complex our biology is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enzymatic → It is formed from "enzyme" (from Greek "enzymon", meaning leaven or ferment) and the suffix "-atic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "enzymatic" refers to something that pertains to or is related to enzymes, which are biological catalysts.

Memory Tip

Think of enzymes as biological catalysts that help reactions happen, and remember that "enzymatic" means related to these important substances.

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