ecologically-altered
|e-co-log-i-cal-ly-al-tered|
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/ɪˌkɑːlədʒɪkli ˈɔltərd/
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/iːˌkɒlədʒɪkli ˈɔːltəd/
(alter)
change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alterare,' where 'alter' meant 'other.'
Historical Evolution
'alterare' transformed into the Old French word 'alterer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alter' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make other or different,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to change or modify.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
modified or changed in a way that affects the ecological balance or environment.
The ecologically-altered landscape no longer supports the native species.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 08:13