ecological

adjective

eco·log·i·cal ˌē-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

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variants or less commonly ecologic

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: of or relating to the science of ecology

ecological studies

: of or relating to the environments of living things or to the relationships between living things and their environments

The ecological effects of the turf monoculture become even more troubling as large tracts, such as golf courses, displace whole ecosystems in a single stroke.—

Adelheid Fischer

In every community in nature, each type of organism has its own specialized role to play in what is called an ecological niche.—

William Threlfall

Rush was scoffing at concerns that the schools of sharks gathering off the coast of Florida might be an indication of some harmful ecological change.—

Al Franken

The chief of a new environmental protection committee, Fyodor Morgun, blamed the "ill-considered drive to build gigantic plants" for a Pandora's box of ecological problems, including air and water pollution.—

William R. Doerner et al.

: of or relating to human ecology

Ecological data suggest that in rural areas the availability of family physicians is associated with reduced mortality rate after adjustment for demographic and economic factors.—

Peter Franks et al.

ecologically

ˌē-kə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē

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adverb

… an ecologically rich river basin … —

Cultural Survival Quarterly

Sustainable agricultural practices involve making choices that are not only ecologically sound but also economically viable and socially just. —

Karin Springen

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While the iceberg's exact path remains unpredictable, scientists and conservationists are closely monitoring its movements, as any interaction with South Georgia could have lasting ecological consequences. —

John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 The guide will identify native plants and animals and discuss their historical importance to humans and their ecological importance to local ecosystems. —

Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025 Major ecological transitions often drive diversification. —

Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025 This hard-to-solve ecological problem resembles the growing issue of space debris. —

Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for ecological