Environment synonyms

ĕn-vī'rən-mənt, -vī'ərn-

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surroundings
(Physics) All parts of the universe that are not within the thermodynamic system of interest.
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entourage
A group of accompanying attendants, assistants, or associates; retinue
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behavioristic
Of or pertaining to behaviorism, especially B. F. Skinner’s school of radical behaviorism.
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facultative
Of or relating to faculty, especially to mental faculty
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circumstance
The definition of a circumstance is a state that you are in, the details surrounding a situation, or a condition that causes something to occur.
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vicinity
The state of being near or close by; nearness; proximity
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milieu
Medium
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external conditions
The totality of surrounding conditions and circumstances affecting growth or development
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element
Any of the terms in the rectangular array of terms that constitute a matrix or determinant.
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matrix
The definition of a matrix is an environment in which something is created or the rock in which a crystal or fossil is embedded.
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terrain
(Geology) A single, distinctive rock formation; an area having a preponderance of a particular rock or group of rocks.
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acclimatization
(Biology) The climatic adaptation of an organism that has been moved to a new environment.
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conditions
Plural form of condition.
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climate
The definition of climate is the weather of a location over time or the environment or mood.
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environs
A surrounding area, especially of a city.
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ambience
A particular setting or its distinctive atmosphere
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condition
The definition of condition is the state something or someone is in or can also refer to a specific illness.
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ecosystem
The definition of an ecosystem is a group of plants, animals and bacteria that work together to remain healthy.
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limited (related)
A limited train or bus.
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situation
A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.
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precinct
The definition of a precinct is a part of a district or town set aside for police or voting purposes.
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near (related)
The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.
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scene
An exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others; often, an artificial or affected action, or course of action, done for effect; a theatrical display.
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setting
The position, direction, or way in which something, such as an automatic control, is set.
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ecological
The definition of ecological is something related to organisms and how they interact with each other and their surroundings, or something related to the biological study of those organisms.
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syntonous
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bionomics
The science of ecology.
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neighborhood
(Mathematics) The set of points surrounding a specified point, each of which is within a certain, usually small distance from the specified point.
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heredity
The tendency of offspring to resemble parents or ancestors through such transmission
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habitation
The act of inhabiting; occupancy
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locality
The situation or position of an object.
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mise en scène
The totality of surrounding conditions and circumstances affecting growth or development
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world
A state of existence:
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be (related)
The totality of surrounding conditions and circumstances affecting growth or development
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place (related)
A role or purpose; a station.
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surround
Surroundings; environment:
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background
(--- Computers) The environment in which programs operate that the user does not engage with directly:
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locale
The place where something happens.
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context
(Archaeology) The surroundings and environment in which an artifact is found and which may provide important clues about the artifact's function and/or cultural meaning.
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circumstances
Plural form of circumstance
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vicinal
Of or pertaining to a neighborhood; neighboring.
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ambiance
(Computer graphics, 3D models) A secondary color of a polygon that becomes more pronounced with shading.
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ecology
The relationship between organisms and their environment.
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inurement
Custom, habituation; normal practice.
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medium
An agency by which something is accomplished, conveyed, or transferred:
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orientation
A period or process of introduction and adjustment
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vicinage
(UK, US, law) The area where a crime was committed, a trial is being held, or the community from which jurors are drawn.
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nurture
To raise or educate (a child, for example).
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living-conditions
The conditions in which someone lives, seen in terms of their sanitary value, social status etc.
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atmosphere
A pervading or surrounding influence or spirit; general mood or social environment
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habitat
A particular kind of natural environment:
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bionomic
Relating to bionomics.
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syntonic
(Psychology) In harmony or synergy with one's personality and milieu.
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environmental
Relating to or concerned with the impact of human activities on the natural environment:
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environement (related)
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  • The environment in the Arctic Circle is very hostile.

  • Many influences operating for a long period of time on the character and the environment of a class go to determine its standard of life.

  • The law was a win for the environment.

  • Though adaptation to the environment seems sometimes to be considered, especially by neo-Lamarckians, as equivalent to, or at least as involving, the evolution of higher forms from Jower, there does not appear to be any evidence that this is the case.

  • His father died when he was three, his mother when he was only seven, and he grew up in a brutal and degrading environment where he learnt to hold human life and human dignity in contempt.

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