environment

noun

en·vi·ron·ment in-ˈvī-rə(n)-mənt How to pronounce environment (audio)

-ˈvī(-ə)r(n)- How to pronounce environment (audio)

: the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded

: the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival

: the aggregate of social and cultural conditions that influence the life of an individual or community

: the position or characteristic position of a linguistic element in a sequence

: a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed

a programming environment

environmental

in-ˌvī-rə(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce environment (audio)

-ˌvī(-ə)r(n)-

adjective

environmentally

in-ˌvī-rə(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce environment (audio)

-ˌvī(-ə)r(n)-

adverb

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Meanings of Environment

Descending from the Middle French preposition environ “around,” environment , in its most basic meaning, is “that which surrounds.” When preceded by the and unmodified, it usually refers to the natural world (“please don’t litter if you care about the environment”). In a less physical, more extended sense, it may signify the circumstances and conditions that make up everyday life (“He grew up in a loving environment.”) The word may also be applied in highly specialized ways, denoting, for example, “the position of a linguistic element” (“how g gets pronounced in Italian depends upon its phonetic environment”) or “a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed” (“the app works in varied environments").

Example Sentences

He grew up in a loving environment. We're trying to create a better business environment. These animals were raised in a controlled environment. Many plants are unable to survive in such a harsh environment. Heredity and environment are both important. Pollution is bad for the environment. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Sperm whales spend most of their lives far from humans and in a very different environment — diving in the deep ocean — so little is known about their behavior.

Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 A week ago, Louisville football's defense played hero with a second-half shutout that propelled the Cardinals to their first win of the season in a hostile road environment.

The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2022 Once Espinal called for time on the mound in the deafening environment, Pujols returned to the top of the dugout steps, took off his helmet and saluted the crowd.

The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 What needs to happen While there is no cure, the CDC says research shows that early intervention and treatment can help, especially if a child is diagnosed before age 6, lives in a stable home environment and gets special education.

Sun Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Oregon was effectively in a road environment for the season opener against Georgia in Atlanta and had a couple of false state penalties to show for it.

James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2022 Quarterback Jaren Hall worked on communicating in that environment.

Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Writers of all genres are invited to read their work and receive group critiques in a friendly environment.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 However, that environment can cause significant health problems for humans, including declining vision and loss of bone density, particularly over long-term stays.

Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

environment

noun

en·vi·ron·ment in-ˈvī-rən-mənt How to pronounce environment (audio)

-ˈvī-ərn-mənt

: a person's physical surroundings

He lives in a comfortable rural environment.

: the surrounding conditions or forces (as soil, climate, and living things) that influence a plant's or animal's characteristics and ability to survive

: the social and cultural conditions that affect the life of a person or community

a happy home environment

单词	environments
释义	environment noun en·vi·ron·ment in-ˈvī-rə(n)-mənt -ˈvī(-ə)r(n)- 1 : the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded 2 a : the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival b : the aggregate of social and cultural conditions that influence the life of an individual or community 3 : the position or characteristic position of a linguistic element in a sequence 4 : a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed a programming environment environmental in-ˌvī-rə(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl -ˌvī(-ə)r(n)- adjective environmentally in-ˌvī-rə(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē -ˌvī(-ə)r(n)- adverb Did you know? Meanings of Environment Descending from the Middle French preposition environ “around,” environment , in its most basic meaning, is “that which surrounds.” When preceded by the and unmodified, it usually refers to the natural world (“please don’t litter if you care about the environment”). In a less physical, more extended sense, it may signify the circumstances and conditions that make up everyday life (“He grew up in a loving environment.”) The word may also be applied in highly specialized ways, denoting, for example, “the position of a linguistic element” (“how g gets pronounced in Italian depends upon its phonetic environment”) or “a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed” (“the app works in varied environments"). Synonyms ambient atmosphere climate clime context contexture environs medium milieu mise-en-scène setting surround surroundings terrain See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He grew up in a loving environment. We're trying to create a better business environment. These animals were raised in a controlled environment. Many plants are unable to survive in such a harsh environment. Heredity and environment are both important. Pollution is bad for the environment. See More Recent Examples on the Web Sperm whales spend most of their lives far from humans and in a very different environment — diving in the deep ocean — so little is known about their behavior. Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 A week ago, Louisville football's defense played hero with a second-half shutout that propelled the Cardinals to their first win of the season in a hostile road environment. The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2022 Once Espinal called for time on the mound in the deafening environment, Pujols returned to the top of the dugout steps, took off his helmet and saluted the crowd. The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 What needs to happen While there is no cure, the CDC says research shows that early intervention and treatment can help, especially if a child is diagnosed before age 6, lives in a stable home environment and gets special education. Sun Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Oregon was effectively in a road environment for the season opener against Georgia in Atlanta and had a couple of false state penalties to show for it. James Crepea \| The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2022 Quarterback Jaren Hall worked on communicating in that environment. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Writers of all genres are invited to read their work and receive group critiques in a friendly environment. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 However, that environment can cause significant health problems for humans, including declining vision and loss of bone density, particularly over long-term stays. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing environment the environment the environment Kids Definition environment noun en·vi·ron·ment in-ˈvī-rən-mənt -ˈvī-ərn-mənt 1 : a person's physical surroundings He lives in a comfortable rural environment. 2 : the surrounding conditions or forces (as soil, climate, and living things) that influence a plant's or animal's characteristics and ability to survive 3 : the social and cultural conditions that affect the life of a person or community a happy home environment Medical Definition environment noun en·vi·ron·ment in-ˈvī-rən-mənt -ˈvī(-ə)rn- 1 : the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival 2 : the aggregate of social and cultural conditions that influence the life of an individual or community environments noun plural of environment as in surroundings the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded the joys of growing up in the environment that a small town offers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance surroundings atmospheres environs contexts climates spaces surrounds terrains settings ambients milieus locations climes situations places elements milieux habitats backdrops mediums media backgrounds contextures geographies mise-en-scènes positions microenvironments statuses
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environment

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