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ecological

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɛkəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ// UK //ˌɛkəlˈɒdʒɪkəl// eco·log·i·cal

adj. relating to the relationship between living things and their environment. You use this to talk about protecting nature or the balance of the natural world.

adj. relating to the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. Often used to describe the environmental impact or sustainability of human activities.


SIMPLE

The oil spill caused an ecological disaster in the bay.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is introducing new laws to protect the ecological balance of the national park.

COMPLEX

Restoring the wetlands is not just a matter of aesthetics but an ecological necessity to prevent further soil erosion and maintain local biodiversity.

Synonyms
Origin

From ecology + -ical.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun; rarely used in a predicative position after a verb like 'be'.

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