ecosystem
noun
a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
ecosystems
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pluralof ecosystem.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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What makes Indonesian Borneo's wildfires particularly worrying is that they are burning through one of the world's largest tropical peatland ecosystems.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"A disaster originating in one part of the Himalayan region can have consequences far beyond national boundaries, affecting river systems, ecosystems, livelihoods and communities across South Asia."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Praearcturus gigas lived during the Early Devonian, when terrestrial ecosystems were still in their infancy.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
As European allies invest more in their own defense, U.S. policy should encourage them to produce compatible weapons instead of separate weapons ecosystems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
State requirements are modified as much as possible to complement the ecosystems emphasis.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
