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Environmental ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl Development Natural Connected Conditions Adjective Impact

Word3 environmental
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/ /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/
Example
  • the environmental impact of pollution
  • their main objective is to promote environmental protection.
  • environmental issues/problems/concerns
  • an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment)
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environmental

(adjective)/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/ /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/
  1. connected with the natural conditions in which people, animals and plants live; connected with the environment
    • the environmental impact of pollution
    • Their main objective is to promote environmental protection.
    • environmental issues/problems/concerns
    • an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment)
    • environmental degradation/damage

    Extra Examples

    • We are seeing ever increasing levels of environmental degradation.
    • Environmental activists are hosting a talk on the consequences of offshore oil development.
    • The goal of this study is to identify key environmental changes resulting from urbanization.
    • The environmental benefits are particularly important for the UK.
  2. connected with the conditions that affect the behaviour and development of somebody/something
    • SEE ALSO Environmental Health Officer
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/environmental-health-officer
    • the environmental factors that affect insect development
    • The responses of animals to changing environmental conditions are a central issue in ecology.
    • She is the director of environmental health at the council.

    Extra Examples

    • The proposed development would be subject to an environmental assessment.
    • New environmental regulations present additional challenges for farmers.
    • Companies will need time to meet new environmental standards.
    • environmental influences on child development
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