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Meaning of Metabolic

Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

In simple words: Related to the chemical processes in living things that change food into energy.

Metabolic in a sentence

  • A balanced diet can improve your metabolic rate.
  • Exercise often boosts metabolic function.
  • Metabolic disorders can lead to significant health issues.
  • The body's metabolic processes are crucial for energy production.
  • She studies metabolic pathways in her biology research.

How to use Metabolic

Used in health, nutrition, and biology contexts. Not commonly used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think 'meta' for change; it’s about changing food into energy.

Related words

Collocations with Metabolic

  • metabolic rate
  • metabolic syndrome
  • metabolic processes
  • metabolic disorders

Synonyms for Metabolic

  • biochemical
  • energetic
  • physiological
  • catalytic

Opposites of Metabolic

Common mistakes with Metabolic

  • Confused with 'metabolism' as both words have related meanings but are used differently.
  • Often mispronounced or misspelled due to its complexity.
  • Incorrectly used to describe physical fitness; it refers to biochemical processes.

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Frequently asked questions about Metabolic

What does Metabolic mean?

Related to the chemical processes in living things that change food into energy.

What is the definition of Metabolic?

Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

How do you use Metabolic in a sentence?

A balanced diet can improve your metabolic rate.

Can you give another example of Metabolic?

Exercise often boosts metabolic function.

What are synonyms for Metabolic?

Common alternatives include biochemical, energetic, physiological, catalytic.

What is the opposite of Metabolic?

Opposite meanings include nonmetabolic, inactive, static.

What words go with Metabolic?

It commonly pairs with metabolic rate, metabolic syndrome, metabolic processes, metabolic disorders.

What are common mistakes when using Metabolic?

Confused with 'metabolism' as both words have related meanings but are used differently. Often mispronounced or misspelled due to its complexity. Incorrectly used to describe physical fitness; it refers to biochemical processes.

How do you pronounce Metabolic?

US: //ˌmɛtəˈbɑlɪk//, UK: //ˌmɛtəˈbɒlɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Metabolic?

Used in health, nutrition, and biology contexts. Not commonly used in casual conversation.