Environment synonyms

surroundings

(Physics) All parts of the universe that are not within the thermodynamic system of interest.

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facultative

Of or relating to faculty, especially to mental faculty

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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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milieu

Medium

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vicinity

The state of being near or close by; nearness; proximity

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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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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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environs

A surrounding area, especially of a city.

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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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ambience

A particular setting or its distinctive atmosphere

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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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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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locality

The situation or position of an object.

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mise en scÃ¨ne

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.