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environmental

adj.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ɪnˌvaɪɹənˈmɛnəɫ// UK //ɛnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəl// en·vi·ron·men·tal General-service

adj. relating to the natural world of land, sea, and air. You use this to talk about protecting nature or the conditions around you.

adj. relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition. Also used in technical contexts to describe the surrounding conditions or settings in which a system operates.


SIMPLE

We must reduce our environmental impact to protect the planet.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is introducing new environmental regulations to lower carbon emissions from local factories.

COMPLEX

The environmental consequences of large-scale deforestation extend far beyond habitat loss, affecting global weather patterns and carbon sequestration rates.

Origin

From environment + -al.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective, appearing before the noun it modifies.

Pitfall

the environment impactthe environmental impactLearners often use the noun 'environment' as a modifier when the adjective 'environmental' is required.

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