meteorological
[mee-tee-er-uh-loj-i-kuh l]
- pertaining to meteorology or to phenomena of the atmosphere or weather.
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Also me·te·or·o·log·ic.
Origin of meteorological
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Examples from the Web for meteorological
Contemporary Examples
As Sandy approached landfall six months ago, news media struggled to decide what to call the meteorological phenomenon.
Simpler terminology would be helpful, especially for people more concerned about immediate flooding than meteorological nuances.
The thought was this: could it possibly be that 10/29 proves to be in any sense the meteorological equivalent of 9/11?
Tampa, and the Republican convention, may have dodged a meteorological bullet.
We even have a tendency to portray politicians whom we hope will be redemptive in meteorological terms.
Historical Examples
Meteorological "wisdom-words" for instance, are quite common.
Bishop Michaud attempts to correlate it with meteorological observations.
The Book of the DamnedCharles Fort
As a mariner, he knew how sudden can be meteorological changes on the coast in winter.
Blow The Man DownHolman Day
At Angra and Ponta Delgada there are meteorological stations.
He knew no names like these, and naught of meteorological potency.
The Riddle Of The RocksCharles Egbert Craddock (AKA Mary Noailles Murfree)
Word Origin and History for meteorological
adj.
1560s, from Middle French météorologique or Greek meteorologikos; see meteorology + -ical. Related: Meteorologically.
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