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environmentally

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪnˌvaɪɹənˈmɛnəɫi// UK //ɛnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəli// en·vi·ron·men·tal·ly

adv. in a way that relates to the natural world around us. You use this to describe how actions or products affect the air, water, and land.

adv. in a manner relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its health. Often used to modify adjectives that describe the impact of products or policies.


SIMPLE

The company tries to act environmentally.

CONTEXTUAL

Choosing to travel by train instead of flying is an environmentally responsible way to see the continent.

COMPLEX

The government is under pressure to ensure that all new infrastructure projects are environmentally sustainable and do not disrupt local biodiversity.

Origin

From environmental + -ly.

Usage

Typically functions as a modifier for adjectives like 'friendly', 'conscious', or 'sound'.

Pitfall

an environmental friendly productan environmentally friendly productWhen modifying an adjective like 'friendly', the adverbial form ending in -ly must be used.

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