Agonistic Behavior
In biology, agonistic behavior encompasses all forms of conflict and competition, crucial for understanding animal interactions.
No exact match translations found for 'agonistic' in bodo.
Word 'agonistic' in Other Languages
- agonistic in Assamese অসমীয়া
- agonistic in Bengali বাংলা
- agonistic in Bodo बड़ो
- agonistic in Dogri डोगरी
- agonistic in English
- agonistic in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- agonistic in Hindi हिन्दी
- agonistic in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- agonistic in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- agonistic in Konkani कोंकणी
- agonistic in Maithili মৈথিলী
- agonistic in Malayalam മലയാളം
- agonistic in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- agonistic in Marathi मराठी
- agonistic in Nepali नेपाली
- agonistic in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- agonistic in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- agonistic in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- agonistic in Santali
- agonistic in Sindhi سنڌي
- agonistic in Tamil தமிழ்
- agonistic in Telugu తెలుగు
- agonistic in Urdu اُردُو
agonistic
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˌæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/
Definitions
- Relating to or characterized by struggle or competition.
- Involving conflict, especially in a social or biological context.
Usage Examples
- "The agonistic nature of debates often reveals deeper truths."
- "In ethology, agonistic behavior refers to aggression or defense among animals."
Etymology
From Greek agōnistikos (pertaining to a contest or struggle).
Synonyms
- Combative
- Competitive
- Aggressive
Antonyms
- Cooperative
- Harmonious
- Peaceful
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक | /prə.tis.pər.ˈdʰaː.təmɪk/ |
| Spanish | agonístico | /aɡoˈnistiko/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/
- American English: /ˌæɡ.oʊˈnɪs.tɪk/
Historical Usage
The word 'agonistic' has been used since the 18th century in discussions of competition and conflict.
Cultural Nuances
'Agonistic' often conveys a tone of intellectual or biological struggle, particularly in scientific and philosophical texts.