Environmental
/ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmɛn.təl/noun
Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
Did you know?The term 'environment' is derived from the French 'environner,' which means 'to encircle,' linking our surroundings to the very essence of our existence.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
environner
“to encircle, surround”
Middle English
Middle English
environ
“to encircle or surround something”
16th Century
French
environnement
“the act of surrounding or encircling”
19th Century
English
environment
“the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates”
20th Century
English
environmental
“pertaining to the conditions and influences affecting the environment”
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