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ecosystem
/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/
In its biological sense, the word evokes a delicate balance. It isn't just a list of animals, but the invisible web of dependencies between living things and their surroundings. The connotation is often one of fragility; when an "ecosystem" is mentioned, there is usually an implicit warning that removing one piece can collapse the whole. In business and technology, the term is a metaphor for exclusivity and synergy. It describes a "walled garden" where products are designed to be more valuable when used together than separately. While biological ecosystems are natural, tech ecosystems are engineered to create user loyalty through seamless integration.
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The whole app ecosystem is crashing because you didn't sync the API.
Chill. I'll get on it once I finish this taco.
Meanings
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
"The coral reef is a fragile ecosystem that is highly sensitive to temperature changes."