Environic

/ɪnˈvaɪrɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the environment or surroundings; a technical or rare variant meaning environmentally-related.

Etymology

From 'environ' with the suffix '-ic' (used in scientific or technical terminology, as in 'organic,' 'cosmic'). This is a specialized formation rarely used in modern English.

Kelly Says

The '-ic' suffix creates adjectives in science and academia, and 'environic' shows how scientists tried to build formal-sounding environmental terms. Today 'environmental' won, but 'environic' had its moment!

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