ecosystem

English

/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/, /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/

noun
Definitions
  • A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.
  • The interconnectedness of organisms (plants, animals, microbes) with each other and their environment.
  • (business) A set of interconnected products and services.

Etymology

Prefix from English system.

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English

system

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