Ecological

//ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

    "Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents."

  2. 2
    Not harmful to the environment.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the science of ecology wordnet
  2. 2
    characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
bionomicbionomicalcommensaleco-friendlyecologicecologically friendly

Example

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"Zen's latest mission is to save the Earth from ecological destruction at the hands of a plant-destroying madman."

Etymology

From ecology + -ical.

Related phrases

ecological footprintecological griefecological pyramidecological service

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