eco-affecting
|e-co-af-fect-ing|
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/ˈiːkoʊ əˌfɛktɪŋ/
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/ˈiːkəʊ əˌfɛktɪŋ/
impacting the environment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eco-affecting' originates from the combination of 'eco-' meaning 'related to the environment' and 'affecting' meaning 'having an impact on'.
Historical Evolution
'eco-affecting' is a modern term that combines 'eco-' from 'ecology' and 'affecting' from Middle English 'affecten'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'impacting the environment', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an impact on the environment or ecosystem.
The eco-affecting policies aim to reduce carbon emissions.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 11:16