eco-unfriendly
|e-co-un-friend-ly|
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/ˌiːkoʊʌnˈfrɛndli/
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/ˌiːkəʊʌnˈfrɛndli/
harmful to the environment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eco-unfriendly' originates from the prefix 'eco-' meaning 'related to the environment' and the word 'unfriendly,' which means 'not friendly or harmful.'
Historical Evolution
'eco-unfriendly' is a modern term that combines 'eco-' with 'unfriendly' to describe actions or products that are harmful to the environment.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unfriendly' meant 'not friendly,' but in combination with 'eco-,' it evolved to mean 'harmful to the environment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not environmentally friendly; harmful to the environment.
The company's eco-unfriendly practices have been criticized by environmental groups.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 07:42