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- [ek-uh-sahyd, ee-kuh-]
- /ˈɛk əˌsaɪd, ˈi kə-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ek-uh-sahyd, ee-kuh-]
- /ˈɛk əˌsaɪd, ˈi kə-/
Definitions of ecocidal word
- noun ecocidal the destruction of large areas of the natural environment by such activity as nuclear warfare, overexploitation of resources, or dumping of harmful chemicals. 1
- noun ecocidal Destructive of the environment. 1
- adjective ecocidal having a detrimental or damaging effect on the environment, esp as a result of the purposeful or unthinking actions of human beings 0
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Origin of ecocidal
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1965-70; eco- + -cide
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Parts of speech for Ecocidal
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ecocidal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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