ecological
/,ekə'lɔdʤik/ Cách viết khác : (ecological) /,ekə'lɔdʤikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to ecology or the science of ecology: Pertaining to the branch of biology that deals with the relationships between living organisms and their physical environment.
- Characterized by the interdependence of organisms and their environment: Describing a system, situation, or impact that involves or affects the complex web of relationships within a natural environment.
Usage
- The adjective ecological is used to describe:
- Scientific research, principles, or studies concerning ecosystems.
- The natural balance and relationships within an environment.
- The environmental consequences of human or natural events.
- It is commonly used before a noun (e.g., ecological balance, ecological study) but can also follow a linking verb (e.g., The approach is ecological).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The government funded new ecological research on coral reef preservation.
- The ecological impact of the oil spill was devastating for marine life.
- We need solutions that are both economically viable and ecological.
Advanced Usage
- Ecological niche: The specific role or position of an organism within an ecosystem, including how it meets its needs for food, shelter, and reproduction.
- The unique beak of the finch allows it to occupy a distinct ecological niche.
- Ecological footprint: A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, quantifying the amount of natural resources used.
- Reducing our individual ecological footprint is crucial for sustainability.
Variants and Related Words
- Ecologically (adverb): In a way that relates to ecology or is environmentally sound.
- The building was designed ecologically to minimize energy use.
- Ecology (noun): The scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- She majored in ecology and evolutionary biology.
Synonyms
- Environmental: Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
- Ecosystemic: Pertaining to an ecosystem (a biological community and its physical environment).
Related Phrases
- Ecological balance/equilibrium: A state of dynamic balance within a community of organisms where species and resources remain relatively stable.
- Introducing a non-native species can disrupt the ecological balance.
- Ecological disaster/catastrophe: A major adverse event caused by human activity or natural processes that severely damages an ecosystem.
- The deforestation was an ecological disaster for the region's biodiversity.
Adjective
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of or relating to the science of ecology
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ecological research
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characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment
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an ecological disaster
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