ecologically-modified
|e-co-log-i-cal-ly-mod-i-fied|
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/ɪˌkɑːlədʒɪkli ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/
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/iːˌkɒlədʒɪkli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
environmentally adapted
Etymology
'ecologically-modified' originates from the combination of 'ecology' and 'modify', where 'ecology' refers to the study of organisms and their environment, and 'modify' means to change or alter.
'Ecology' comes from the Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'house' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'. 'Modify' comes from the Latin word 'modificare', meaning 'to measure' or 'to limit'.
Initially, 'modify' meant 'to measure or limit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to change or alter'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered or adapted in a way that takes into account ecological factors or principles.
The ecologically-modified landscape supports a diverse range of species.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 23:15