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Definition of ecological

ecological

/ˌiːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
ec · o · log · i · cal
Adverb:ecologically
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ecological Lexical Profile

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1

Relating to the scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their physical surroundings.

Example

"The university launched a long-term ecological study of the coastal wetlands."

2

Beneficial to or designed to protect the natural environment; causing minimal damage to ecosystems.

Example

"Switching to ecological cleaning products helped reduce chemical runoff into local streams."

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• Rhymes for ecological

• Nearby Words

ecofriendly
ecolodge
ecologic
ecological
ecologically
ecologist
ecology

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'ecology' and the suffix '-ical', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'oikos' (house or dwelling place) and '-logia' (study of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ecological. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ecological
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