Meaning & use
ecological
Relating to the relationships between living things and their environment.
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Cutting down the forest would have serious ecological consequences for local wildlife.
The report highlighted the ecological benefits of restoring the wetlands.
A note on using this word
Ecological focuses specifically on the scientific relationships within ecosystems, while environmental is broader and can include pollution, policy, and human impact generally.
Words with a similar meaning
environmental
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