'ecologically-adjusted' originates from the combination of 'ecological,' which comes from the Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'environment,' and 'adjusted,' from the Latin 'ad-' meaning 'toward' and 'justus' meaning 'right' or 'proper.'

'Ecological' evolved from the Greek 'oikos' to the modern English term, while 'adjusted' transformed from the Latin 'adjustare' to the modern English 'adjust.'

Initially, 'ecological' referred to the study of organisms and their environment, but it has evolved to include broader environmental considerations. 'Adjusted' has maintained its meaning of making changes to fit a particular condition.