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symbiosis noun (symbioses) 1 biol a close association between two organisms of different species, usually to the benefit of both partners, and often essential for mutual survival. Compare mutualism. 2 psychol a mutually beneficial relationship between two people who are dependent on each other. symbiotic adj relating to or involving symbiosis.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c in these senses; 17c, meaning 'living together': from Greek syn together + bios life.

symbiosis noun (symbioses) 1 biol a close association between two organisms of different species, usually to the benefit of both partners, and often essential for mutual survival. Compare mutualism. 2 psychol a mutually beneficial relationship between two people who are dependent on each other. symbiotic adj relating to or involving symbiosis.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c in these senses; 17c, meaning 'living together': from Greek syn together + bios life.

symbiosis noun (symbioses) 1 biol a close association between two organisms of different species, usually to the benefit of both partners, and often essential for mutual survival. Compare mutualism. 2 psychol a mutually beneficial relationship between two people who are dependent on each other. symbiotic adj relating to or involving symbiosis.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c in these senses; 17c, meaning 'living together': from Greek syn together + bios life.