metabolic
Translation
metabolic
Examples
Exercise can increase your metabolic rate.
Exercise can increase your metabolic rate.
This is a common metabolic disorder.
This is a common metabolic disorder.
Grammar Patterns
metabolic + noun relating to metabolism A high metabolic rate helps burn calories.
Similar Words
Synonyms: biochemical, physiological
Etymology
From Greek 'metabolē' (change), with the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.
Memory Tips
Think 'meta' (change) + 'bolic' (related to a process). It's about the process of change in the body.