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Definitions

environmental

[en-vahy-ruhn-men-tl, -vahy-ern-] / ɛnˌvaɪ rənˈmɛn tl, -ˌvaɪ ərn- /
ADJECTIVE
circumstantial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coincidental inconclusive indirect
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amplified concomitant concurrent conjectural contingent detailed fortuitous inferential presumptive provisional uncertain
Antonyms
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direct
ADJECTIVE
green
Synonyms
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biodegradable ecological environment-friendly environmentally-safe
ADJECTIVE
physical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
natural real substantial
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concrete corporeal gross materialistic objective palpable phenomenal ponderable sensible solid somatic visible
Antonyms
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immaterial mental psychological spiritual

Example Sentences

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Rhona acknowledges the environmental impact of the trend, but says she takes steps like eating a pescetarian diet and using a green energy tariff to offset the impact.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Residents in rural Ohio are using AI tools to fight against new data centers, citing concerns about electricity prices and environmental damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

While the common rhetoric often makes it seem like energy and environmental goals are at odds, examples among leading energy and transportation companies have shown otherwise.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

"This shows that evolutionary success is not only about biological innovation -- timing and environmental context matter."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Animal behaviour is also influenced by environmental factors and individual quirks.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari