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ecologicalrelating to ecology or the environment; concerned with the relation of living organisms to their environment

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to ecology or the environment; concerned with the relation of living organisms to their environment

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌiːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

Example Sentences

  • My mom's ecological cleaning products are so gentle that even the germs feel bad about leaving.
  • The ecological impact of plastic bags on marine life is devastating.
  • He drives an electric car because he wants to reduce his ecological footprint, but he still charges it with coal power.

ecological

ADJECTIVE

[/ˌiːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/]

relating to ecology or the environment; concerned with the relation of living organisms to their environment

The students observed ecological relationships in the rainforest during their field trip.
💡 Concept

The students observed ecological relationships in the rainforest during their field trip.

Ecological knowledge helps us protect the environment more effectively. (🌿 Nature + 🔄 Balance → Ecological)
🧠 Mnemonic

Ecological knowledge helps us protect the environment more effectively. (🌿 Nature + 🔄 Balance → Ecological)

The students explored ecological systems, studied biological processes, and reached logical conclusions.
🎵 Rhyme

The students explored ecological systems, studied biological processes, and reached logical conclusions.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌiːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixeco--
Rootlog
Suffix--ical

Origin

From Greek 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'dwelling,' combined with the suffix '-logy' meaning 'study of.' The term emerged in the late 19th century as the scientific study of organisms in their habitats became formalized.

Breakdown

eco- (from Greek oikos, house/environment) + -logical (from -logia, study of) = ecological

🎵Rhyme

biologicalpsychologicaltechnological
biological
psychological
technological

🔗Collocations

ecological balance
ecological disaster
ecological footprint
ecological system
ecological diversity
ecological restoration
ecological research

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's ecological cleaning products are so gentle that even the germs feel bad about leaving.

The ecological impact of plastic bags on marine life is devastating.

😄 Fun example

He drives an electric car because he wants to reduce his ecological footprint, but he still charges it with coal power.

The school started an ecological garden project to teach students about sustainable living.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

environmentalgreeneco-friendlysustainable

Antonyms

harmfuldestructivepolluting

Related

ecologyecosystembiodiversityconservationsustainability

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