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free-living
free-liv·ing (frē′lĭv′ĭng)adj.1. Given to self-indulgence.2. Biology a. Living independently of another organism; not part of a parasitic or symbiotic relationship.b. Moving independently; not sessile.free-living adj 1. given to ready indulgence of the appetites 2. (Biology) (of animals and plants) not parasitic; existing independently ˌfree-ˈliver nfree′-liv′ing
adj. 1. following a way of life in which one freely indulges one's appetites and desires. 2. a. able to obtain nourishment independently of another organism; neither parasitic nor symbiotic. b. capable of motility; not attached. [1810–20] free′ liv′er, n. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | free-living - not parasitic on another organismnonparasitic, nonsymbioticbiological science, biology - the science that studies living organismsindependent - free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism" |
free-living
free-living (frē′lĭv′ĭng)adj.1. Given to self-indulgence.2. Biology a. Living independently of another organism; not part of a parasitic or symbiotic relationship.b. Moving independently; not sessile.free-living
Synonyms for free-livingadj not parasitic on another organismSynonymsRelated Words- biological science
- biology
- independent
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