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environment

noun

en·​vi·​ron·​ment in-ˈvī-rə(n)-mənt How to pronounce environment (audio) -ˈvī(-ə)r(n)- How to pronounce environment (audio)
1
: the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded
2
a
: the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival
b
: the aggregate of social and cultural conditions that influence the life of an individual or community
3
: the position or characteristic position of a linguistic element in a sequence
4
: a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed
a programming environment
environmental
in-ˌvī-rə(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce environment (audio)
-ˌvī(-ə)r(n)-
adjective
environmentally
in-ˌvī-rə(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce environment (audio)
-ˌvī(-ə)r(n)-
adverb

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Meanings of Environment

Descending from the Middle French preposition environ “around,” environment , in its most basic meaning, is “that which surrounds.” When preceded by the and unmodified, it usually refers to the natural world (“please don’t litter if you care about the environment”). In a less physical, more extended sense, it may signify the circumstances and conditions that make up everyday life (“He grew up in a loving environment.”) The word may also be applied in highly specialized ways, denoting, for example, “the position of a linguistic element” (“how g gets pronounced in Italian depends upon its phonetic environment”) or “a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed” (“the app works in varied environments").

Synonyms

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background, setting, environment, milieu, mise-en-scène mean the place, time, and circumstances in which something occurs.

background often refers to the circumstances or events that precede a phenomenon or development.

the shocking decision was part of the background of the riots

setting suggests looking at real-life situations in literary or dramatic terms.

a militant reformer who was born into an unlikely social setting

environment applies to all the external factors that have a formative influence on one's physical, mental, or moral development.

the kind of environment that produces juvenile delinquents

milieu applies especially to the physical and social surroundings of a person or group of persons.

an intellectual milieu conducive to artistic experimentation

mise-en-scène strongly suggests the use of properties to achieve a particular atmosphere or theatrical effect.

a gothic thriller with a carefully crafted mise-en-scène

Example Sentences

He grew up in a loving environment. We're trying to create a better business environment. These animals were raised in a controlled environment. Many plants are unable to survive in such a harsh environment. Heredity and environment are both important. Pollution is bad for the environment. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Sperm whales spend most of their lives far from humans and in a very different environment — diving in the deep ocean — so little is known about their behavior. Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 A week ago, Louisville football's defense played hero with a second-half shutout that propelled the Cardinals to their first win of the season in a hostile road environment. The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2022 Once Espinal called for time on the mound in the deafening environment, Pujols returned to the top of the dugout steps, took off his helmet and saluted the crowd. The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 What needs to happen While there is no cure, the CDC says research shows that early intervention and treatment can help, especially if a child is diagnosed before age 6, lives in a stable home environment and gets special education. Sun Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Oregon was effectively in a road environment for the season opener against Georgia in Atlanta and had a couple of false state penalties to show for it. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2022 Quarterback Jaren Hall worked on communicating in that environment. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Writers of all genres are invited to read their work and receive group critiques in a friendly environment. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 However, that environment can cause significant health problems for humans, including declining vision and loss of bone density, particularly over long-term stays. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of environment was in 1827

Phrases Containing environment

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