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environmental

 

[ ɪnˌvaɪrənˈment(ə)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

protection

Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.

Synonyms

ecological, environment-friendly, green

Examples of usage

  • Environmental protection is crucial for the preservation of our planet.
  • She is passionate about environmental issues.
Context #2 | Noun

study

The study of the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.

Synonyms

conservation, ecology, environmental science

Examples of usage

  • She decided to major in environmental studies at university.
  • The government is investing in environmental research.
Context #3 | Noun

surroundings

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Synonyms

atmosphere, context, setting

Examples of usage

  • He grew up in a rural environmental.
  • The company aims to create a positive work environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "environmental" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ambiental

🇮🇳 पर्यावरणीय

🇩🇪 umweltbezogen

🇮🇩 lingkungan

🇺🇦 екологічний

🇵🇱 środowiskowy

🇯🇵 環境の (かんきょうの)

🇫🇷 environnemental

🇪🇸 ambiental

🇹🇷 çevresel

🇰🇷 환경의 (환경과 관련된)

🇸🇦 بيئي

🇨🇿 ekologický

🇸🇰 environmentálny

🇨🇳 环境的 (huánjìng de)

🇸🇮 okoljski

🇮🇸 umhverfis-

🇰🇿 қоршаған ортаға қатысты

🇬🇪 გარემოსდაცვითი

🇦🇿 ətraf mühitlə bağlı

🇲🇽 ambiental

Etymology

The word 'environmental' originated from the French word 'environnement' in the mid-19th century, which means 'surrounding conditions or circumstances.' It gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of environmental awareness and movements focused on protecting the natural world from human impact. Today, 'environmental' is commonly used in discussions about sustainability, conservation, and the relationship between humans and their surroundings.

See also: environment, environmentalism, environmentalist, environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,430, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.