meridional

American  

[muh-rid-ee-uh-nl] / məˈrɪd i ə nl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a meridian.

2. characteristic of the south or of people inhabiting the south, especially of France.

3. southern; southerly.

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noun

1. an inhabitant of the south, especially the south of France.

meridional British  

/ məˈrɪdɪənəl /

adjective

1. along, relating to, or resembling a meridian

2. characteristic of or located in the south, esp of Europe

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noun

1. an inhabitant of the south, esp of France

meridional Scientific  

/ mə-rĭd′ē-ə-nəl /

1. Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.

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Other Word Forms

• meridionally adverb
• transmeridional adjective
• transmeridionally adverb
• unmeridional adjective
• unmeridionally adverb

Etymology

Origin of meridional

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin merīdiōnālis “southern,” modeled on septentriōnālis “northern.” See meridian, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Differential rotation produces magnetic activity, while meridional circulation carries magnetic flux toward the poles.

From Science Daily

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is one of the most important fundamental features of the climate system.

From Science Daily

One of these is the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or AMOC—the ocean conveyor belt.

From Scientific American

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is a vital system of ocean currents that circulates water throughout the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From Seattle Times

This is how scientists figured out what is called the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or "AMOC" for short.

From Salon