CEFR C1

bioinspiration

noun

Meaning

The process of drawing inspiration from nature and living organisms to create new technologies, designs, or solutions.

Examples

  • Bioinspiration from the structure of termite mounds led to energy-efficient building designs.
  • The field of bioinspiration is rapidly growing, with new applications emerging in medicine and engineering.

Synonyms: imitation, emulation, biomimicry