IPA: /ˈɛkəʊsaɪd/
KK: /ˈɛkoʊˌsaɪd/
Definition: The intentional or careless destruction of the natural environment, often caused by human activities such as pollution or warfare.
Example: The activists are campaigning against ecocide to protect the planet's ecosystems.
IPA: /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪk/
KK: /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪk/
Definition: Related to the study of how living things interact with their environment and each other.
Example: Many companies are adopting ecologic practices to reduce their environmental impact.
IPA: /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
KK: /ɪˈkɒlədʒɪkəl/
Definition: Related to the study of how living things interact with each other and their surroundings.
Example: Many companies are adopting ecological practices to reduce their environmental impact.
IPA: /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
KK: /ɪˈkɒlədʒɪkli/
Definition: In a way that relates to the relationships between living things and their environment.
Example: The company aims to produce ecologically friendly products that do not harm the planet.
IPA: /ɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
KK: /ɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/
Definition: A person who studies the relationships between living things and their environment.
Example: The ecologist conducted research on the effects of climate change on local wildlife.
IPA: /ɪˈkɒlədʒi/
KK: /ɪˈkɑlədʒi/
Definition: The study of how living things interact with each other and their surroundings, including the environment and other organisms.
Example: Understanding ecology is essential for protecting our planet's biodiversity.
IPA: /ˌiːkoʊˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
KK: /iˌkoʊˌfɪziˈɑlədʒi/
Definition: The study of how living things function and interact with their environment.
Example: Ecophysiology helps us understand how plants adapt to climate change.
IPA: /ˈiːkəʊsfɪə/
KK: /ˈiːkəˌsfɪr/
Definition: The areas of the Earth or other planets where life can exist, including all living things and their environment.
Example: The ecosphere is essential for maintaining the balance of nature.
IPA: //ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm//
KK: /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/
Definition: A system made up of living things, like plants and animals, and their environment, which work together as a unit.
Example: The rainforest is a diverse ecosystem that supports many species of plants and animals.
IPA: /ˈiːkəˌtɑːʒ/
KK: /ˈiːkəˌtɑːʒ/
Definition: The act of carrying out illegal actions to damage or disrupt activities that harm the environment, often done by activists.
Example: The group was accused of ecotage after they sabotaged the construction of a new highway to protect the local wildlife.
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