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⇱ ECOLOGICAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster


variants or less commonly ecologic
1
: of or relating to the science of ecology
ecological studies
2
: 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.β€”πŸ‘ Image
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.β€”πŸ‘ Image
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.β€”πŸ‘ Image
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.β€”πŸ‘ Image
William R. Doerner et al.
3
: 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.β€”πŸ‘ Image
Peter Franks et al.
ecologically adverb
… an ecologically rich river basin … β€”πŸ‘ Image
Cultural Survival Quarterly
Sustainable agricultural practices involve making choices that are not only ecologically sound but also economically viable and socially just. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Karin Springen

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Within the same complex, the luxe boutique hotel Tortuga Bay, designed by the iconic Oscar de la Renta, offers an exclusive experience with private villas, personalized service, and privileged access to beaches and ecological reserves. β€”πŸ‘ Image
CondΓ© Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Iran's drones are not precise and could hit any part of the vessel, which risks an ecological disaster, Rubio said. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Jacobs lived at a period of dramatic ecological change, and old-growth forests were fewer and farther between. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
In fact, the ecological jewel just got an endorsement from the International Union for Conservation of Nature. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
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Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of ecological was in 1879

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β€œEcological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecological. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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