meteorological
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of meteorological
1560–70; < Greek meteōrologik ( ós ) pertaining to celestial phenomena ( see meteorology, -ic) + -al 1
Explanation
Something that's meteorological is related to the weather or changes in the Earth's atmosphere. If you're interested in a meteorological career, it means you'd like to be a meteorologist — a weather expert. Meteorological events include things like fog, rain, tornadoes, and hurricanes. They are all caused by meteorological changes and shifts: in the temperature, air pressure, and amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. The word meteorological comes from the Greek root meteorologia, "discussion of high things," from meteor-, "thing high up," and logia, "the study of."
Example Sentences
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In Europe, there are five storm naming groups created from the meteorological agencies based in a similar geographic location.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
While the meteorological and Celtic calendars are seasonal, the astronomical calendar is based on the earth's position in relation to the sun - so it is defined by two solstices and two equinoxes.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The platform said it chose the Weather Co. because it is one of the most trusted meteorological brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Kalshi said it is looking to broaden its fast-growing weather-predictions markets with meteorological know-how from the Weather Co., which is now verifying outcomes on climate trades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
I got up, went to the cracked glass, and saw that it was both raining and shining outside— a bit of meteorological weirdness whose name no one can seem to agree on.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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