asymbiotic

/ˌæsɪmˈbaɪətɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

not living in a symbiotic relationship; not dependent on another organism for survival or growth.

“The asymbiotic microbe thrived in the nutrient-rich environment.”

Synonyms

  • autotrophic
  • self-sustaining

Antonyms

  • mutualistic
  • symbiotic