environment

CEFRA2

/ɪnˈvaɪ.ɹə.mənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The natural world or surroundings where people, animals, or plants live.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    All the elements that affect a system or its inputs and outputs.

Examples

  • The destruction of the environment is appalling.

  • The environment was the focus of student council activities.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ɪnˈvaɪ.ɹən.mənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The natural world or ecosystem.

  2. The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

  3. A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.

More examples

In context

  • The government should do more to protect the environment.

  • That program uses the Microsoft Windows environment.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French environnement. Compare French environnement. By surface analysis, environ + -ment.