ecological

/,ekə'lɔdʤik/ Cách viết khác : (ecological) /,ekə'lɔdʤikəl/

Thân thiện

Ecological research often involves studying the forest canopy.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the science of ecology
   • ecological research
2. characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment
   • an ecological disaster

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ecologic
• bionomical
• bionomic