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Definition of ecologically

ecologically

/ˌɛk.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
ec · o · log · i · cal · ly
Adjective:ecological
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is concerned with protecting and preserving the natural environment from damage or pollution.

Example

"The company has pledged to manufacture its packaging in an ecologically responsible way."

2

In a way that relates to the scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their physical surroundings.

Example

"The wetland is an ecologically diverse habitat that supports hundreds of migratory bird species."

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• Rhymes for ecologically

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ecologist
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from "ecological" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly"; the root "ecology" was coined in 1866 by German zoologist Ernst Haeckel from Ancient Greek "oikos" (house or dwelling place) and "-logia" (study of).

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