B2 verb Neutre

ecosystem

/ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. It also refers to a complex network or interconnected system, often used in business to describe a group of products or companies that work together.

Exemples

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The local pond has a delicate ecosystem that can be easily disturbed by pollution.

The small lake contains a sensitive biological community that is easily harmed by waste.

2

Conservationists are working tirelessly to preserve the fragile marine ecosystem from overfishing.

Environmentalists are putting in great effort to protect the weak sea-life network from excessive fishing.

3

The coffee shop has its own little ecosystem of regulars and staff who know everything about each other.

The cafe has its own small social network of frequent customers and workers who are very close.

Famille de mots

Nom
ecosystem
Adverbe
ecologically
Adjectif
ecological
Apparenté
ecology
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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Eco' (from Greek for house/home) + 'System' (working parts). It is a 'home system' where everything relies on each other.

Quiz rapide

The introduction of invasive species can completely destroy the local ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ecosystem

Exemples

1

The local pond has a delicate ecosystem that can be easily disturbed by pollution.

everyday

The small lake contains a sensitive biological community that is easily harmed by waste.

2

Conservationists are working tirelessly to preserve the fragile marine ecosystem from overfishing.

formal

Environmentalists are putting in great effort to protect the weak sea-life network from excessive fishing.

3

The coffee shop has its own little ecosystem of regulars and staff who know everything about each other.

informal

The cafe has its own small social network of frequent customers and workers who are very close.

4

Ecologists study the flow of energy within a forest ecosystem to understand its long-term sustainability.

academic

Scientists analyze how energy moves through a forest's biological network to see if it can last.

5

The company has built a vast digital ecosystem that integrates mobile apps, hardware, and cloud services.

business

The firm created a large interconnected technology system combining apps, devices, and internet storage.

Famille de mots

Nom
ecosystem
Adverbe
ecologically
Adjectif
ecological
Apparenté
ecology

Collocations courantes

fragile ecosystem an easily damaged biological system
business ecosystem a network of companies and products
aquatic ecosystem a biological community found in water
balance of the ecosystem the stable state of a biological community
thriving ecosystem a healthy and growing network

Phrases Courantes

disrupt the ecosystem

to upset the natural or established balance of a system

digital ecosystem

a group of interconnected digital tools and services

startup ecosystem

the network of people and companies supporting new businesses

Souvent confondu avec

ecosystem vs environment

Environment is the general surroundings, while ecosystem specifically refers to the interaction between living things and their surroundings.

ecosystem vs habitat

A habitat is the specific place where an organism lives; an ecosystem is the whole system of interactions in that area.

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Notes d'usage

While originally a biological term, 'ecosystem' is now very common in business and technology contexts to describe how different products or companies interact and support each other.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'ecosystem' when they just mean 'nature' or 'outdoors.' Remember that an ecosystem must involve a system of interactions.

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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Eco' (from Greek for house/home) + 'System' (working parts). It is a 'home system' where everything relies on each other.

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Origine du mot

Coined in 1935 by Arthur Tansley, combining 'ecology' (from Greek oikos, meaning 'house') and 'system'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: ecosystems Often preceded by adjectives like 'fragile', 'diverse', or 'complex'
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Contexte culturel

In the modern tech era, 'ecosystem' is frequently used to describe brand loyalty, such as the 'Apple ecosystem' or the 'Google ecosystem'.

Quiz rapide

The introduction of invasive species can completely destroy the local ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ecosystem

Mots lis

foresophacy

C1

Describing a state or quality of possessing advanced philosophical wisdom combined with the ability to foresee future events. It characterizes an individual or an idea that is intellectually ahead of its time through deep, intuitive knowledge.

comsimilant

C1

A person or thing that shares similar characteristics, qualities, or origins with another. It is often used in comparative analysis to denote a counterpart that possesses a high degree of resemblance.

unisupercy

C1

A state of absolute and singular dominance or authority where one entity holds supreme power over all others within a system. It describes a condition of unified supremacy, often used in political or organizational contexts to denote a total lack of competition or balance.

hyperaudism

C1

An extreme or obsessive form of audism characterized by a deep-seated bias in favor of hearing and auditory perception. It manifests as a systemic or individual belief that hearing is the superior or only legitimate way to experience and communicate with the world, often marginalizing deaf or hard-of-hearing perspectives.

semigraphship

C1

Describing a state or characteristic of being partially graphical or semi-symbolic in nature. It refers to systems or designs that convey information through a mixture of visual graphs and literal or abstract elements.

superruptous

C1

To burst forth or break apart with extreme suddenness and greater intensity than a standard rupture. It is often used in technical or specialized contexts to describe the violent failure of a pressurized system or the sudden release of built-up energy.

macrocapent

C1

To grasp or seize a large-scale concept, system, or overview by synthesizing vast amounts of data into a single coherent understanding. It describes the act of comprehending the 'big picture' without getting lost in the minute details.

hypernavize

C1

To navigate through complex digital environments, large datasets, or non-linear information structures with extreme speed and efficiency. It often involves utilizing advanced shortcuts, multi-layered interfaces, or high-dimensional spatial awareness to bypass traditional menu-driven paths.

unidocite

C1

The quality or state of being contained within a single, unified document or a singular source of instruction. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the authoritative synthesis of multiple rules or teachings into one cohesive text.

hyperverance

C1

A state of excessive or obsessive persistence in a task, often continuing long after the effort has ceased to be productive or logical. It refers to a level of tenacity that crosses from being a virtue into a psychological or behavioral rigidity.

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