environmental
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the totality of things, conditions, influences, cultural forces, etc., that surround and shape the life of a person or a population.
Investigators in the study will examine possible associations between aggressive prostate cancer and exposures to environmental stressors such as discrimination, early-life adversity, and segregation.
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Ecology. of or relating to all the external conditions, such as air, water, minerals, and other organisms, that surround and affect any given organism, often specifically relating to human interaction with these conditions.
She took 11 lake samples to identify the fish communities present there and the defining environmental factors, like dissolved oxygen, pH, and vegetation.
Agriculture is now a dominant force behind many environmental threats, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and the degradation of land and fresh water.
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of or being art that surrounds the viewer or involves the viewer’s participation, often on a grand scale and outdoors.
Our programs include an exhibition of global art, public lectures on birds, and a collaborative outdoor installation of environmental art.
Usage
What does environmental mean? Environmental means of or relating to all the things that surround us and influence our lives, as in For some people, environmental stressors included how crowded a room is and how loud the noise is.In ecology, environmental also means of or relating to all external conditions that surround an organism, such as air, water, and minerals. When someone talks about climate change and its environmental impact, they mean that as the average temperature of the Earth changes, it affects the environment, such as through soil erosion, flooding, and more.Less often, environmental describes something that surrounds the viewer or encourages their participation, as with some outdoor art.Example: The environmental damage this project will cause might be unreasonable.
Other Word Forms
- environmentally adverb
- interenvironmental adjective
- nonenvironmental adjective
- nonenvironmentally adverb
- preenvironmental adjective
- proenvironmental adjective
Etymology
Origin of environmental
Example Sentences
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It is thought low levels of oxygen in the body during intense exercise damage motor neurone cells, triggering the disease in those who are susceptible either though genetics or environmental factors.
From BBC
Late last year, after her design work for environmental organizations began to dry up, Hill decided to step up her side gig.
Bragagnolo notes that honey is sensitive to environmental factors such as climate, storage, and temperature.
From Science Daily
Even tiny deviations might reveal subtle environmental disturbances, opening the door to extremely sensitive new types of sensors.
From Science Daily
“We remain committed to full environmental compliance, responsible stewardship, and constructive engagement with regulatory authorities and local stakeholders,” Lazizi Mara said after the court announced its decision.
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