Dictionary
Find
in
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Translations

Click to move up the list of words
envelope stuffer
envenom
envenomate
envenomation
enviable
envious
enviro-friendly
environ
environment
Environment Agency
environment-friendly
environmental
environmental accounting
environmental art
environmental audit
environmental equity
environmental health
Click to move down the list of words
Also available:

World English Dictionary
Dictionnaire Français

environment

en·vi·ron·ment [ in vrənmənt, in v ərnmənt ] (plural en·vi·ron·ments)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. surrounding influences: all the external factors influencing the life and activities of people, plants, and animals

2. natural world: the natural world, especially when it is regarded as being at risk from the harmful influences of human activities

3. set of conditions: a set of external conditions, especially those affecting a particular activity ( usually in combination )
the home environment
a stimulating learning environment

4. comput computing framework: a framework within which a computer, program, or user operates

Advertisement

© 2009 Microsoft