Definition

Relating to the study of tiny living organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

Example

The microbiological analysis revealed the presence of harmful bacteria in the water.

Conversation

Did you hear about the microbiological study they published last week?

Yeah, I read a bit about it; it sounds fascinating!

I find the effects of bacteria on health really interesting, especially in microbiological research.

Absolutely, it's amazing how much we still don't know about them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microbiological → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "-logical" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the scientific study of small life forms, such as bacteria and viruses.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') life ('bio-') being studied ('-logical') — that's what microbiological means.

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