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climate
[ klahy-mit ]
noun
- the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years.
- a region or area characterized by a given climate:
to move to a warm climate.
- the prevailing attitudes, standards, or environmental conditions of a group, period, or place:
a climate of political unrest.
Synonyms: temper, tone, spirit, atmosphere, mood
climate
/ ˈklaɪmɪt; klaɪˈmætɪk /
noun
- the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc
- an area having a particular kind of climate
- a prevailing trend or current of feeling
the political climate
climate
/ klī′mĭt /
- The general or average weather conditions of a certain region, including temperature, rainfall, and wind. On Earth, climate is most affected by latitude, the tilt of the Earth's axis, the movements of the Earth's wind belts, the difference in temperatures of land and sea, and topography. Human activity, especially relating to actions relating to the depletion of the ozone layer, is also an important factor.
climate
- A region's usual weather patterns. The climate at any point on Earth is determined by things such as the general movement of the atmosphere , the proximity of the oceans, and the altitude of the location.
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Derived Forms
- cliˈmatically, adverb
- climatic, adjective
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Other Words From
- sub·climate noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of climate1
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Origin of climate1
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Example Sentences
As uncovered by the climate blog desmogblog, the Ethical Oil meme dates to a 2010 book by Ezra Levant.
From Ann Coulter on Ebola to evangelicals on climate change, 2014 was full of award-worthy science denialism.
She seems to think that “climate science” is “long range weather forecasting.”
No cheers for those who push and vote against taking climate change seriously.
Sadly, this choice between growth and climate change may not be necessary.
It succeeds best in a deep rich loam in a climate ranging from forty to fifty degrees of latitude.
However, a sojourn in a milder climate might prolong his life for a few months; so he advised Algeria.
The climate of those mountains is cold rather than temperate, and less healthful than sickly.
The soil is very rich, and the climate as good as any in the world, wheat and Indian corn both growing round the mountain.
In general, the climate of the entire state is mild with few extremes in temperature.
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