ecology
Translation
ecology
Examples
He is studying marine ecology.
He is studying marine ecology.
The local ecology is very fragile.
The local ecology is very fragile.
Grammar Patterns
((ecology)) the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment He is studying ecology at university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: environment, bionomics
Etymology
From Greek 'oikos' (house, dwelling) + 'logia' (study of). It literally means 'the study of our house' (the Earth).
Memory Tips
Think of 'eco' as our home. Ecology is the logic or study of how our home, the Earth, works.