ecologically friendly — not harmful to the environment; designed to minimize negative impact on ecological systems
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not harmful to the environment; designed to minimize negative impact on ecological systems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkɑːlədʒɪkli ˈfrendli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insists that her ecologically friendly soap made from goat milk is better than any fancy brand.
- The hotel promotes itself as ecologically friendly, but still changes towels daily without asking guests.
- Consumers increasingly demand ecologically friendly alternatives to traditional products.
ecologically friendly
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈkɑːlədʒɪkli ˈfrendli/]
not harmful to the environment; designed to minimize negative impact on ecological systems
Their new house is ecologically friendly, powered entirely by sun and wind.
Ecologically friendly and user friendly!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound term combines 'ecology' (from Greek oikos meaning 'house' or 'dwelling' and logos meaning 'study' or 'science') with the English adjective 'friendly'. The phrase emerged in the late 20th century to describe products, practices, or behaviors that minimize harm to the environment, conceptually treating Earth as a home deserving respect.
Breakdown
eco- (environment, from Greek oikos 'house') + -logical (relating to systematic study) + -ly (adverbial modifier) + friendly (inclined to support or promote). The complete phrase functions as an adjective describing environmental compatibility.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother insists that her ecologically friendly soap made from goat milk is better than any fancy brand.”
“The hotel promotes itself as ecologically friendly, but still changes towels daily without asking guests.”
“Consumers increasingly demand ecologically friendly alternatives to traditional products.”
“The government implemented new policies to encourage ecologically friendly business practices.”
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