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environmental

This word is most commonly used today to talk about nature, pollution, and protecting the planet (e.g., "environmental protection"). It can also be used in a more general way to describe any surrounding condition, such as the atmosphere of an office or a classroom, without necessarily referring to nature.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is staring at a blank monitor while Jessica is frantically updating a Gantt chart.
Jessica

Did David send over the environmental specs yet? I'm losing it.

Jessica
Sarah
Sarah

Nope. He's totally ghosting me on this.

💡
Jessica is exhibiting her characteristic anxiety over scheduling and missing data, while Sarah uses the slang 'ghosting' to describe David ignoring her requests for information.

Meanings

adjective

Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.

"The government is introducing new environmental regulations to reduce carbon emissions."

adjective

Relating to the physical surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

"Environmental factors such as noise and lighting can significantly affect a student's concentration."

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