ecologic
/,ekə'lɔdʤik/ Cách viết khác : (ecological) /,ekə'lɔdʤikəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to ecology: Pertaining to the scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their physical environment.
- Characterized by interdependence: Describing a system or situation where living things are interconnected and dependent on their environment, often implying environmental harmony or concern.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The government commissioned an ecologic study before approving the new construction project.
- The ecologic balance of the forest was disrupted by the invasive species.
- She is an expert in ecologic modeling and conservation strategies.
Advanced Usage
- "Ecologic footprint": A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, often used in sustainability discussions. (Note: More commonly expressed as "ecological footprint").
- Calculating our individual ecologic footprint can reveal our impact on the planet.
- "Ecologic niche": The role and position a species has in its environment. (Note: More commonly expressed as "ecological niche").
- The bird occupies a specific ecologic niche within the wetland ecosystem.
Variants and Related Words
- Ecological (adj): The more common variant, identical in meaning to "ecologic".
- Ecological research is vital for understanding climate change.
- Ecologically (adv): In a way that relates to ecology or environmental concerns.
- The farm is managed ecologically to promote biodiversity.
- Ecology (n): The core scientific discipline itself.
- She has a degree in ecology.
Synonyms
- Environmental: Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
- Ecosystemic: Pertaining to a community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Related Phrases
- Ecologic(al) disaster: A catastrophic event causing severe damage to an ecosystem.
- The oil spill was an ecologic disaster for the coastal region.
- Ecologic(al) awareness: Consciousness and understanding of environmental issues.
- The campaign aims to increase public ecologic awareness.
Adjective
- of or relating to the science of ecology
- ecological research
- characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment
- an ecological disaster