environment

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  1. biotic
    of or relating to living organisms
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  2. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  3. organism
    a living thing that can act or function independently
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  4. denomination
    identifying word by which someone or something is called
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  5. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  6. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  7. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  8. survival
    the state of remaining alive
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  9. countless
    very many; too numerous to be numbered
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  10. agency
    the state of being in action or exerting power
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  11. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  12. evolution
    sequence of events involved in the development of a species
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  13. dealing
    method or manner of conduct in relation to others
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  14. surrounding
    closely encircling
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  15. naked
    completely unclothed
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  16. global
    involving the entire earth
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  17. usually
    under normal conditions
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  18. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  19. humanity
    all of the living inhabitants of the earth
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  20. reference
    the act of consulting
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  21. additional
    further or extra
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  22. for instance
    as an example
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  23. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  24. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  25. instance
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  26. practice
    a customary way of operation or behavior
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  27. department
    a specialized division of a large organization
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  28. particularly
    to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  29. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  30. population
    the people who inhabit a territory or state
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  31. expression
    the communication of your beliefs or opinions
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  32. often
    many times at short intervals
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  33. used
    previously owned by another
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  34. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
  35. used to
    in the habit
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  36. use
    put into service
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  37. living
    pertaining to living persons
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  38. common
    having no special distinction or quality
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  39. live
    have life, be alive
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  40. short
    having little length or lacking in length
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  41. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  42. possible
    capable of happening or existing
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  43. number
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  44. form
    a perceptual structure
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  45. given
    acknowledged as a supposition
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  46. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  47. name
    a language unit by which a person or thing is known
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  48. always
    at all times; all the time and on every occasion
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  49. give
    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  50. make
    perform or carry out
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  51. own
    belonging to or on behalf of a specified person
    Whereas the expression "the environment" is often used to refer to the global environment, usually as referred to humanity, the number of biophysical environments is countless, given that it is always possible to consider an additional living organism that has its own environment.
  52. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    The naked term environment can make reference to different concepts, but it is often used as a short form for the biophysical environment.
  53. like
    having the same or similar characteristics
    This practice is common, for instance, among governments, that usually name their departments and agencies dealing with the biophysical environment with denominations like Environment Agency.
  54. have
    possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population, and includes particularly the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.[1]
Created on Thu Sep 06 10:31:45 EDT 2012

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