ecological footprint

e·col·o·gy foot·print

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Definitions of ecological footprint words

noun ecological footprint a mark left by the shod or unshod foot, as in earth or sand. 1
noun ecological footprint an impression of the sole of a person's foot, especially one taken for purposes of identification. 1
noun ecological footprint Informal. the track of a tire, especially on wet pavement. 1
noun ecological footprint a unique set of characteristics, actions, etc., that leave a trace and serve as a means of identification: Be careful when you post on social media—your online footprint could harm your reputation. The tumors share the same genetic footprint. 1
noun ecological footprint the area affected by an increase in the level of sound or noise, as that generated by an airplane. 1
noun ecological footprint Telecommunications. the area of the earth's surface within which a communications satellite's signals can be received. 1

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1545-55; foot + print

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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