life1.Biology a. The property or quality thatdistinguishes living organisms from deadorganisms and inanimate matter,manifested in functions such asmetabolism, growth, reproduction, andresponse to stimuli or adaptation to theenvironment originating from within theorganism. b. The characteristic state or conditionof a living organism
life ◼ 1. Biology. a. The property or quality that distinguishes living organisms from dead organisms and inanimate matter, manifested in functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli or adaptation to the environment originating from within the organism. b. The characteristic state or condition of a living organism
2. Living organisms considered as a group:plant life; marine life. 3. A living being, especially a person: anearthguake that claimed hundreds of lives 4. The physical, mental, and spiritualexperiences that constitute existence: theartistic life of a writer
◼ 2. Living organisms considered as a group: plant life; marine life. ◼ 3. A living being, especially a person: an earthquake that claimed hundreds of lives. ◼ 4. The physical, mental, and spiritual experiences that constitute existence: the artistic life of a writer
5. a. The interval of time between birthand death: She led a good, long life. b. The interval of time between one'sbirth and the present: has had hay feverall his life.c. A particular segment of one's life: myadolescent life. d. The period from an occurrence untildeath: elected for life; paralyzed for lifee. Slang. A sentence of imprisonment口lasting till death
◼ 5. a. The interval of time between birth and death: She led a good, long life. b. The interval of time between one's birth and the present: has had hay fever all his life. c. A particular segment of one's life: my adolescent life. d. The period from an occurrence until death: elected for life; paralyzed for life. e. Slang. A sentence of imprisonment lasting till death
6. The time for which something exists orfunctions: the useful life of a car. 7. A spiritual state regarded as atranscending of corporeal death. 8. An account of a person's life; a biography 9. Human existence, relationships, oractivity in general: real life; everyday life
◼ 6. The time for which something exists or functions: the useful life of a car. ◼ 7. A spiritual state regarded as a transcending of corporeal death. ◼ 8. An account of a person's life; a biography. ◼ 9. Human existence, relationships, or activity in general: real life; everyday life
110. a. A manner of living: led a hard life. b. A specific, characteristic manner ofexistence. Used of inanimate objects:"Great institutions seem to have a life oftheir own, independent of those who runthem". c. The activities and interests of aparticular area or realm: musical life inNew York
◼ 10. a. A manner of living: led a hard life. b. A specific, characteristic manner of existence. Used of inanimate objects: “Great institutions seem to have a life of their own, independent of those who run them”. c. The activities and interests of a particular area or realm: musical life in New York