Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z econometrician Someone who studies, uses or works in econometrics. econometrics The branch of economics that applies statistical methods to the empirical study of economic theories and relationships. econometrist An econometrician. econometry econometrics economic Pertaining to an economy. economical Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty. economicalization The act or process of economicalizing. economicalize To make economical. economicalizer One who economicalizes. economically In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly. economicalness The quality of being economical. economicide The destruction of an economic system by replacing it with a market economy. economicology The study of the interrelationship between economics and ecology economics Now chiefly home economics: the art or science of household management, especially relating to the appropriate organization of resources; housekeeping. Economides A surname from Greek. economism The belief that economic causes or factors have dominance over all others economist An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories. economistic Of or pertaining to economism. Economite A Harmonist. economization The act or practice of using resources to the best effect. economize To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance). economizer A person who avoids waste. economocracy state control over economic affairs Economos A surname from Greek. Economou A surname from Greek. economy The regular operation of nature in the generation, nutrition and preservation of animals or plants. economywide Throughout the economy. economywise In terms of the economy. econophobia A fear of flying economy class on a commercial flight econophysic of or pertaining to econophysics econophysical Of or relating to econophysics. econophysicist An economist or physicist whose speciality of econophysics econophysics The study of economics using the techniques of physics econopolitical Relating to econopolitics. econopolitics Politics concerned with the economy. econut One who takes a strong interest in environmental issues. ecoparalog Either of a pair of paralogs that are active in different ecological situations ecoparasite A parasite for which the host animal has developed a tolerance or immunity. ecoparasitic Being or relating to an ecoparasite. ecopassage A passageway allowing wildlife to safely bypass infrastructure (such as roads) and human settlements. ecopathological Relating to ecopathology ecopathology The influence of environment on disease ecopedagogic Of or relating to ecopedagogy. ecopedagogy Ecological pedagogy. ecopedology Study of soil as related to ecology. ecopessimism Pessimism regarding the impact of expanding human populations on the natural environment. ecopessimist An adherent of ecopessimism. ecopessimistic Exhibiting or relating to ecopessimism. ecophagy The consuming of ecosystems by nanotechnology that has gone awry. ecophase An ecological phase (in the life of an organism) ecophene The range of phenotypes produced by a genotype in a particular habitat ecophenotype A phenotype modified by an environmental factor. ecophenotypic Relating to an ecophenotype. ecophenotypically In an ecophenotypic manner ecophenotypism The evolution of ecophenotypes ecophenotypy The creation of ecophenotypes ecophilosopher One who studies ecophilosophy. ecophilosophical Of or relating to ecophilosophy. ecophilosophically In an ecophilosophical manner or context. ecophobia Fear of one’s home. ecophylogenetic Relating to ecophylogenetics. ecophylogenetics The phylogenetics of the organisms of an ecosystem. ecophysical Of or pertaining to ecophysics. ecophysics The application of techniques from ecology to studies in physics ecophysiographic Relating to ecophysiography ecophysiographically In an ecophysiographic manner ecophysiography A combination of ecology and physiography ecophysiological Of or pertaining to ecophysiology. ecophysiologically In terms of ecophysiology. ecophysiologist A biologist involved in ecophysiology. ecophysiology The study of the relationships between, and adaptation of, the physiology of an organism and its environment ecopipam A synthetic benzazepine derivative with sedative, antipsychotic and anorectic effects. ecopladib A particular tetrasubstituted indole derivative. ecoplastic plastic made from recycled materials ecoplasticity The condition of being ecoplastic ecopoem A poem with a strong ecological message or emphasis. ecopoet A writer of ecopoetry. ecopoetic Of or pertaining to ecopoetics. ecopoetics The poetics of ecopoetry ecopoetry Poetry with a strong ecological message or emphasis. ecopoiesis The artificial creation of a sustainable ecosystem on a lifeless planet. ecopolitical Relating to ecopolitics. ecopolitics political policy that is motivated by concerns for the environment ecopopulism An ecoconscious form of populism. ecopopulist A proponent of ecopopulism. ecoporn Synonym of ecopornography. ecopornography Greenwashing; misleading advertising used to conceal activities harmful to the environment. ecopragmatism A belief that the best approach to solving ecological problems involves pragmatism. ecopreneur An entrepreneur operating an environmentally sustainable business. ecopreneurial Of or relating to ecopreneurs. ecopreneurship The condition of being an ecopreneur. ecoprotection The protection of natural ecosystems; environmental protection. ecoprotective Protective of natural ecosystems; environmentally protective. ecoprotest A protest or demonstration against damage to the natural environment. ecoprovince A subdivision of an ecozone that is larger than an ecoregion ecoprovincial Of or relating to an ecoprovince. ecopsychiatric Pertaining to ecopsychiatry. ecopsychiatry The application of ecological thought to the study and practice of psychiatry. ecopsychological Pertaining to ecopsychology. ecopsychologically By means or, or in terms of, ecopsychology. ecopsychologist A practitioner of ecopsychology. ecopsychology A form of psychology based on integration with the natural world rather than with society. ecopsychotherapy Nature-centered psychotherapy: the use of nature to promote mental health. ecoregional Of or pertaining to an ecoregion. ecoregionalization The formation of, or division into ecoregions ecorehabilitation rehabilitation of an ecosystem, typically in order to save an important threatened species ecoresort A holiday resort designed to have minimal impact on the natural environment. ecoresponsive Whose gene expression is dependent on environmental variables. ecorestoration The restoration of a degraded natural environment. ecorestorative Serving to restore a natural habitat or ecosystem. ecoroof Synonym of green roof (“roof planted with grass or similar”). ecoroofing ecoroofs generally ecorticate Not corticate; not sheathed in a cortex. ecosabotage ecotage ecosaboteur ecoteur ecosan ecological sanitation (reuse of excreta for agriculture) ecosanctuary An ecological sanctuary, where wildlife can be preserved. ecoscape The organisational shape or layout of an ecosystem. ecosection A part of an ecoregion that shows only minor physiographic, macroclimatic or oceanographic variations ecosensitive sensitive to environmental concerns ecosensitivity sensitivity of an organism to its ecological environment ecoservice An activity other than research and teaching assistantships that increases the public's environmental awareness. ecosex Environmentally conscious sexual activity. ecosexual An environmentally conscious person whose adherence to green living extends to their romantic and/or sexual life (particularly their choice of partner). ecosexuality The quality or state of being ecosexual. ecosite A location that has a specific ecology. ecosocial Of or relating to ecology and society. ecosocialism An ideology merging aspects of Marxism, socialism, green politics, environmentalism, etc. that opposes capitalism. ecosocialist A supporter of ecosocialism. ecosocialistic Of or relating to ecosocialism. ecosopher One who studies ecosophy. ecosophical Of or relating to ecosophy. ecosophically In an ecosophical manner or context. ecosophy Ecological philosophy, particularly of the type associated with the deep ecology movement. ecospace The graphical representation of the various ecological modes of life that an organism does or can occupy. ecospeak A form of language used for discussing environmental and ecological issues. ecospecies ecotype ecospecific Relating to ecospecies. ecosphere The portion of the atmosphere from sea-level to about 4000 meters in which it is possible to breathe without technological assistance. ecospheric Relating to the ecosphere, especially in the context of its contributions to the economy. ecospiritual Relating to a spiritual connection to the natural environment. ecospirituality The quality of being ecospiritual. ecospiritually In an ecospiritual manner. ecostate Having no ribs or nerves. ecostratigraphic Relating to ecostratigraphy. ecostratigraphically By means of, or in terms of, ecostratigraphy. ecostratigraphy The application of stratigraphy to identify fossil ecosystems ecosustainability The quality of being ecosustainable. ecosustainable Ecologically sustainable. ecosynthesis The use of introduced species to fill niches in a disrupted environment