ecological
Meaning
Pertaining to the relationships and interactions between living organisms and their environment, encompassing the study of ecosystems, biodiversity, and the impact of human activity on natural habitats, often emphasizing sustainability and conservation ef
💡 While "ecological" is often used interchangeably with "environmental," it specifically emphasizes the interconnections within ecosystems rather than broader environmental issues.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
Maya
walked
through
the
small
community
garden
and
watched
volunteers
transplant
seedlings
into
neat
rows
.
She
was
encouraged
to
see
that
the
organisers
emphasized
ecological
practices
,
using
compost
and
native
plants
to
support
local
biodiversity
.
A
few
neighbours
gathered
by
the
shed
to
discuss
a
plan
that
would
reduce
water
use
without
stressing
the
young
plants
.
They
agreed
to
install
a
rainwater
barrel
and
schedule
planting
times
to
avoid
the
hottest
hours
of
the
day
.
As
Maya
watered
a
row
she
realised
that
small
changes
like
these
could
make
the
neighbourhood
more
resilient
and
pleasant
for
everyone
.
She
left
feeling
motivated
to
join
the
next
meeting
and
to
learn
more
about
sustainable
gardening
techniques
.
Common Phrases
ecological balance
ecological footprint
ecological sustainability
Synonyms
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