biologically

Bi biologically is an adverb used to indicate that a statement relates to biology or to biological processes. It is formed from the noun biology and the adverbial suffix -ly. The related adjective is biological.

In scholarly writing, biologically marks scope to living matter or life processes. For example: "Biologically, the heart's function depends on muscular contraction and electrical signaling." In everyday language, speakers may say "biologically speaking" to frame a point from a biological standpoint.

The term is commonly used in discussions of anatomy, physiology, genetics, and ecology. It can contrast biological explanations with environmental, developmental, or sociocultural perspectives. It is also used when distinguishing biological attributes—such as "biologically determined" traits—from non-biological or learned characteristics. Although biological is more frequently used as an adjective, biologically functions as an adverb that modifies actions, descriptions, or clauses.

See also: biology, biological, biotic, organic.