biodynamicsn.
/ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)dʌɪˈnamɪks/, U.S. /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ 1. With singular or plural agreement. The dynamics of, or in, living systems, spec. those of the human body in motion; the study of these.
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1847 H. McMurtrie Lexicon Scientiarum Biodynamics,..that branch of Physiology which treats of the vital forces.
1909 Amer. Jrnl. Psychol. 20 65 (heading) Biodynamics and biogenesis.
1951 Lancet 24 Feb. 434/1 Under a form of biodynamics, certain cells are differentiated in the normal course of life as mural phagocytes.
1992 Tennis Apr. 18/1 The biodynamics of tennis are such that both recreational and competitive players are at risk if careful thought is not exercised whilst on court.
2006 New Scientist 3 June 87/2 (advt.) Individuals with relevant experience in any of the main SERG research themes (biodiversity/ecosystem function relationships in coastal environments,..bio-dynamics of sediments) will be considered.
2. Agriculture and Horticulture. With singular agreement. The methods or practice of biodynamic farming or gardening (see biodynamic adj. 2).
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1941 Sunday Jrnl. & Star (Lincoln, Nebraska) 16 Feb. c8/6 For those who are making a hobby of soilless gardening, or who are experimenting with biodynamics in raising crops, the new garden encyclopedia is very nearly indispensable.
1989 Cook's Mag. Nov. 6/2 Adherents claim that food grown or raised according to the principles of biodynamics is better for you, both physically and spiritually.
2003 Vanity Fair (N.Y.) Dec. 284/1 Biodynamics is based on the concept of the farm as a self-sufficient, mixed-use organism dependent on the interrelations of the realms animal, mineral, and vegetable.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, November 2010; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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