meteorology
[ mee-tee-uh-rol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌmi ti əˈrɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.
the atmospheric conditions and weather of an area.
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British Dictionary definitions for meteorology
meteorology
/ (ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of the earth's atmosphere, esp of weather-forming processes and weather forecasting
Derived forms of meteorology
meteorological (ˌmiːtɪərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or meteorologic, adjectivemeteorologically, adverbmeteorologist, nounWord Origin for meteorology
C17: from Greek meteorolōgia, from meteōron something aloft + -logia -logy . See meteor
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Scientific definitions for meteorology
meteorology
[ mē′tē-ə-rŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of the atmosphere and of atmospheric conditions, especially as they relate to weather and weather forecasting.
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Cultural definitions for meteorology
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