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ecological

eco·lo·gi·cal

UK/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ US/ɛkʌˈlɑdʒɪkʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment

  • “an ecological disaster”
Synonyms
2.

of or relating to the science of ecology

  • “ecological research”

Origin

From ecology + -ical.

Phrases

  • ecological footprint
  • ecological grief
  • ecological pyramid
  • ecological service

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