# bioactive

> English word · Adjective · frequency rank #61,315

## Definitions
1. Biologically active; having a biological effect.
2. Describing a terrarium, vivarium, etc. that is self-sustaining and mimics a natural habitat.

## Etymology
From bio- + active.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bioactive