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ecological

 

[ ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

environmental protection

Relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

Synonyms

environment-friendly, environmental, green

Examples of usage

  • Ecological balance is essential for the survival of various species.
  • The company is committed to implementing ecological practices to reduce its carbon footprint.
Context #2 | Noun

study of ecosystems

The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

Synonyms

ecology, environmental science, environmental studies

Examples of usage

  • She decided to pursue a career in ecological after studying the impact of climate change on marine life.
  • Ecological is crucial in understanding the complex interactions within ecosystems.

Translations

Translations of the word "ecological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ecológico

🇮🇳 पारिस्थितिकी

🇩🇪 ökologisch

🇮🇩 ekologis

🇺🇦 екологічний

🇵🇱 ekologiczny

🇯🇵 生態学的

🇫🇷 écologique

🇪🇸 ecológico

🇹🇷 ekolojik

🇰🇷 생태학적

🇸🇦 بيئي

🇨🇿 ekologický

🇸🇰 ekologický

🇨🇳 生态的

🇸🇮 ekološki

🇮🇸 vistfræðilegur

🇰🇿 экологиялық

🇬🇪 ეკოლოგიური

🇦🇿 ekoloji

🇲🇽 ecológico

Etymology

The word 'ecological' originates from the Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'dwelling'. The term was first introduced in the mid-19th century to describe the interdependence of living organisms and their environment. Since then, the concept of ecological has become increasingly important in the context of environmental conservation and sustainability efforts.

See also: ecologist.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,670 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.