meteorology

English

/ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒlədʒi/, /ˌmiti.əˈɹɑːlədʒi/

noun
Definitions
  • The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.
  • The atmospheric phenomena in a specific region or period.

Etymology

Derived from French météorologie derived from Ancient Greek μετέωρος (high in the sky, lofty) suffix from English meteor (atmospheric phenomenon).

Origin

English

meteor

Gloss

atmospheric phenomenon

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