environmental
Translation
relating to the natural world
Examples
We must consider the environmental impact.
We must consider the environmental impact.
She works for an environmental group.
She works for an environmental group.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to the natural world We must consider the environmental impact.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ecological, green
Etymology
From 'environment' plus the adjectival suffix '-al'. 'Environment' comes from Old French 'environner', meaning 'to surround'.
Memory Tips
If you know the word 'environment', this is simply its adjective form. It describes anything related to our surroundings.