metabolic

/mɛtəˈbɒlɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: metabolics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to metabolism.

Adjective

Examples

metabolic activity

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A nutritional supplement.

NounRegister: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “metabolic” mean?

Of or pertaining to metabolism.

Is “metabolic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.