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ecosphere

 

[ ˈiːkəʊsfɪə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

environmental

The ecosphere refers to the Earth's ecosystem as a whole, including all living organisms and their physical surroundings. It encompasses the interactions between living organisms and their environment, the flow of energy and nutrients, and the cycles of matter.

Synonyms

biosphere, ecosystem.

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Word Description / Examples
ecosphere

Used in scientific and environmental discussions to refer to the part of the Earth's environment where life exists. It can also encompass the interactions between organisms and their surroundings.

  • The fragility of the ecosphere demands urgent attention.
  • Scientists are studying the impact of climate change on the Earth's ecosphere.
ecosystem

Used to describe a specific community of living organisms and their physical environment, functioning as a unit. It can be applied to various scales, from small ponds to large forests.

  • The coral reef is a diverse and complex ecosystem.
  • Urban development can have dramatic effects on local ecosystems.
biosphere

Commonly used in ecology and environmental science to describe the global sum of all ecosystems, including all life forms and their relationships with each other and the atmosphere, water, and land.

  • The Amazon Rainforest plays a crucial role in the biosphere.
  • Preserving our biosphere is essential for future generations.

Examples of usage

  • The ecosphere is a delicate balance of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
  • Human activities have a significant impact on the ecosphere.
  • The health of the ecosphere is crucial for the survival of all species.

Translations

Translations of the word "ecosphere" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ecoesfera

🇮🇳 परिस्थितिकी क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Ökosphäre

🇮🇩 ekosfer

🇺🇦 екосфера

🇵🇱 ekosfera

🇯🇵 エコスフィア (ekosufia)

🇫🇷 écosphère

🇪🇸 ecósfera

🇹🇷 ekosfer

🇰🇷 에코스피어 (ekosipieo)

🇸🇦 المحيط الحيوي

🇨🇿 ekosféra

🇸🇰 ekosféra

🇨🇳 生态圈 (shēngtài quān)

🇸🇮 ekosfera

🇮🇸 vistkerfi

🇰🇿 экосфера

🇬🇪 ეკოსფერო (ekosfero)

🇦🇿 ekosfera

🇲🇽 ecósfera

Etymology

The term 'ecosphere' originated from the combination of 'eco-' (meaning environment) and 'sphere' (indicating a space or area). It was first used in the 1960s to describe the interconnected system of living organisms on Earth. The concept of the ecosphere highlights the interdependence of all living things and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance in the environment.

See also: atmosphere, spherical.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,034, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.