life form

Definitions

Any individual living entity, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microorganism.

A hypothetical or actual biological organism, especially one originating from outside Earth.

Examples

Scientists are searching for any sign of a microscopic life form on Mars.

The deep-sea expedition discovered a strange, bioluminescent life form near the thermal vents.

Science fiction often explores the possibility of a silicon-based life form existing in another galaxy.

Synonyms

organism living thing creature being entity specimen biotic entity

Antonyms

inanimate object nonliving thing inorganic matter dead matter lifeless object mineral artifact