meteorological
[ mee-tee-er-uh-loj-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌmi ti ər əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
adjective
pertaining to meteorology or to phenomena of the atmosphere or weather.
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Nearby words
meteoritics, meteorogram, meteorograph, meteoroid, meteorol., meteorological, meteorological satellite, meteorologist, meteorology, meteorotropic, meter
Also me·te·or·o·log·ic.
Origin of meteorological
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Word Origin and History for meteorological
meteorological
1560s, from Middle French météorologique or Greek meteorologikos; see meteorology + -ical. Related: Meteorologically.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper