ecologically
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4.8
- adverb
- /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
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ecológicamente
- As such, CFE lays the ethical foundation for socially equitable, ecologically sustainable development.
- ecologically sustainable
- ecologically sound
- ecologically appropriate
You're just buying a bright, shiny, ecologically problematic toy.
- You're just buying a bright, shiny, ecologically problematic toy.
- And what is the impact on the various islands ecologically?
- And it was built out in the very sensitive area of the Amazon and very ecologically sensitive.
Examples
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At first, this struck me as sensible and ecologically correct for a city man.
Fiction book (1992) -
Here, I propose an emphasis on ecologically appropriate plant materials for restoration.
Academic text (2013) -
Well, a new house would be a statement and ecologically efficient.
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Just a few words about ecologically responsible business practices.
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The materials used in the barrier are ecologically friendly and require low maintenance.
Academic text (2011) -
Could archaeological study of those early farming techniques provide a more ecologically responsible alternative?
Academic text (2008) -
The decision to retain a pastoral way of life was an ecologically and culturally sound decision.
Academic text (1999) -
In daily life, how can traditional Buddhist practices and new ecologically oriented practices be meaningfully integrated?
Academic text (1994) -
Many companies are now adopting ecologically sustainable practices to reduce their environmental footprint.
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The park was designed ecologically to preserve native plants and wildlife in the area.
Synonyms
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3.7
In a way that affects the natural world, especially by human activity
Surface Forms
Morphology
ecologically = ecological (transparent) = ecolog + ical + ly
The adverb is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'ecological', producing a regular adverbial meaning.
Etymology
Ecologically comes from eco-, from Greek oikos meaning 'house' or 'home', and -logy meaning 'study', with -ally turning it into 'in a ... way', and you can see eco- in words like ecosystem and eco-friendly. So, ecologically means doing something 'in a way that cares about the natural home of plants and animals', which is why it now means 'in a way that relates to the environment'.