English · Word Candidate

ecological

/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

Adjective

Examples

Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts:

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not harmful to the environment.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ecological” mean?

Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

Is “ecological” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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