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environmental

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Related to the totality of surrounding conditions.

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ɪnvaɪɹənˈmɛntəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Concerned with the ecological effects of altering the environment

  2. Pertaining to the environment.

  3. Environmentally friendly.

noun

  1. computing

    Any factor relating to the physical environment in which hardware is operated, such as the room temperature or the number of racks used to hold equipment.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • “Environmental factors.”adjective

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  • environmental protection agencynounCompound term

    An independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.

  • environmental sciencenounCompound term

    The branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment.

  • council on environmental policynounCompound term

    The executive agency that advises the President on protecting the environment.

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