Ökosystem

ecosystem

noun OEH-ko-zues-taym Rare

Origin: from Greek oikos via international scientific usage

Usage Note

Ökosystem is an ecosystem, the network of organisms and their environment. It is neuter, plural Ökosysteme. The prefix Öko- recurs in Ökologie, Ökobilanz (life-cycle assessment) and many environmental terms.

Examples

"Das empfindliche Ökosystem des Riffs ist bedroht."

Natural Translation

The fragile ecosystem of the reef is threatened.

Literal Translation

The sensitive ecosystem of-the reef is threatened.

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