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meteorological

|me-te-o-ro-lo-gi-cal|

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/ˌmiːtiərəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

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/ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

weather-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'meteorological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'meteoros,' where 'meteoros' meant 'high in the sky.'

Historical Evolution

'meteoros' transformed into the Latin word 'meteorologicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'meteorological' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to things high in the sky,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to weather and atmospheric conditions.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the science or phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather and weather conditions.

The meteorological data indicated a storm was approaching.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42