biotechnology
adjective C1
Plain meaning
technology that uses living systems for scientific or industrial purposes
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means technology that uses living systems for scientific or industrial purposes, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalHis response sounded biotechnology, so the conversation became difficult.
examThe passage presents a biotechnology assessment of the policy’s wider consequences.
Common collocations
a biotechnology responsebiotechnology behavioura biotechnology situation
Watch out
Do not use “very biotechnology” automatically; some advanced adjectives already carry a strong meaning or need a more natural intensifier.
Word family
biotechnologyness (noun, where natural)biotechnologyly (adverb, where natural)