CEFR B2

life form

noun

Meaning

Any living thing, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microorganism, that is capable of growth, reproduction, and metabolic activity.

Examples

Scientists discovered a new life form thriving in the extreme conditions of a deep-sea volcanic vent.
The search for extraterrestrial life forms is a major goal of space exploration missions.

Synonyms: organism, creature, being, entity

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life form (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪf fɔːrm/

Definition

Any living thing, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microorganism, that is capable of growth, reproduction, and metabolic activity.

Examples

Scientists discovered a new life form thriving in the extreme conditions of a deep-sea volcanic vent.
The search for extraterrestrial life forms is a major goal of space exploration missions.
Even the simplest single-celled organism is considered a complex life form.

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