en·vi·ron·ment
Pronounced:
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural en·vi·ron·mentsMeaning:
1 : the conditions that surround someone or something : the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something [count] ▪ He grew up in a loving environment. ▪ an informal office environment ▪ We're trying to create a better business/learning environment. ▪ These animals were raised in a controlled environment. ▪ Many plants are unable to survive in such a harsh/hostile environment. [noncount] ▪ Heredity and environment are both important.
2 the environment : the natural world ▪ Pollution is bad for the environment. ▪ protecting the (natural) environment
2 the environment : the natural world ▪ Pollution is bad for the environment. ▪ protecting the (natural) environment
—en·vi·ron·men·tal /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl̟/ adjective ▪ The chemical refinery explosion was an environmental disaster. ▪ environmental laws ▪ environmental protection
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl̟/ adjective ▪ The chemical refinery explosion was an environmental disaster. ▪ environmental laws ▪ environmental protection—en·vi·ron·men·tal·ly /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl̟i/ adverb ▪ environmentally safe methods of waste disposal
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl̟i/ adverb ▪ environmentally safe methods of waste disposal