eco logical

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Adjective eco logical has 2 senses

ecological, ecologic - characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment; "an ecological disaster"
ecological, ecologic, bionomical, bionomic - of or relating to the science of ecology; "ecological research"

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ecological (adjective)

A term related to the study of the environment and its relationships with living organisms.

Sample sentence: The ecological impact of deforestation is a major concern for environmentalists.

ecologically (adverb)

Referring to actions or practices that are environmentally friendly or sustainable.

Sample sentence: The company committed to sourcing ecologically responsible materials for its product packaging.

ecology (noun)

The branch of biology that deals with the relationships between organisms and their environment.

Sample sentence: Jane decided to pursue a degree in ecology to better understand how ecosystems function.

ecologist (noun)

A person who studies or works in the field of ecology.

Sample sentence: The ecologist conducted research on the endangered species in the rainforest.

ecological (noun)

A locality or community that is considered environmentally friendly.

Sample sentence: The small town was recognized as an ecological due to its efforts in renewable energy.