environmental

adjective

en·​vi·​ron·​men·​tal ə̇n¦vīrən¦mentᵊl How to pronounce environmental (audio)
(ˌ)en-
-ī(ə)rn¦me-
rapid -īrə¦me-
1
: of, relating to, or produced by environment
2
: involving or encompassing the spectator
environmental art
environmental theater
environmentally
-ᵊlē How to pronounce environmental (audio)
-ᵊli
adverb

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“Environmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/environmental. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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