adjective

environmental

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adjective

Relating to the natural world or its protection.

"The company faced an environmental review before construction could begin."

Relating to a person's or system's surrounding conditions.

"Environmental factors like stress and diet affect long-term health."

How to Use Environmental

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving to do with the environment — either nature, or surrounding conditions in general.

Common pairings

environmental impact environmental policy environmental factors

environmentals plural

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The company faced an _____ review before construction could begin.

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