ecologically
adverb/ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
Frequency rank: #15,684 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that relates to the relationships between living things and their environment.
Example sentence
We must think ecologically when making decisions about land use and development.
Synonyms & related words
- environmentally
- sustainably
- naturally
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