meteorological

Also me·te·or·o·log·ic

[mee-tee-er-uh-loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. pertaining to meteorology or to phenomena of the atmosphere or weather.

Other Word Forms

• meteorologicaly adverb
• nonmeteorologic adjective
• nonmeteorological adjective
• nonmeteorologically adverb
• unmeteorologic adjective
• unmeteorological adjective
• unmeteorologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of meteorological¹

1560–70; < Greek meteōrologik ( ós ) pertaining to celestial phenomena ( meteorology, -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The UK had its hottest summer on record but there is no doubt that the start of meteorological autumn has brought a big change.

From BBC

Whilst meteorological autumn begins every year on the same date - 1 September - the start of astronomical autumn varies with the date of the equinox.

From BBC

The first of September marks the beginning of autumn in the meteorological world as well as the start of the annual 'storm season'.

From BBC

Vietnam's meteorological centre says the typhoon could trigger flash floods and landslides, and 400 communes across six provinces have been put on alert.

From BBC

Climate change is causing weather to become harsher, according to research from Spain's state meteorological agency.

From BBC

Related Words

• climatic