climate
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mɪt noun
1.
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.
2.
a region or area characterized by a given climate: to move to a warm climate.
3.
the prevailing attitudes, standards, or environmental conditions of a group, period, or place: a climate of political unrest.
Origin:
1350–1400 for earlier senses; 1595–1605 for def 2; Middle English climat < Latin clīmat- (stem of clīma) < Greek klīmat-, stem of klī́ma slope, equivalent to klī- (akin to klī́nein to slope, lean) + -ma noun suffix
1350–1400 for earlier senses; 1595–1605 for def 2; Middle English climat < Latin clīmat- (stem of clīma) < Greek klīmat-, stem of klī́ma slope, equivalent to klī- (akin to klī́nein to slope, lean) + -ma noun suffix
Related forms
sub·cli·mate, noun
Synonyms
3. mood, atmosphere, spirit, tone, temper.
3. mood, atmosphere, spirit, tone, temper.
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World English Dictionary
climate (ˈklaɪmɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc |
| 2. | an area having a particular kind of climate |
| 3. | a prevailing trend or current of feeling: the political climate |
| [C14: from Late Latin clima, from Greek klima inclination, region; related to Greek klinein to lean] | |
| usage Climatic is sometimes wrongly used where climactic is meant. Climatic is properly used to talk about things relating to climate; climactic is used to describe something which forms a climax | |
| climatic | |
| —adj | |
| cli'matical | |
| —adj | |
| 'climatal | |
| —adj | |
| cli'matically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
climate
late 14c., from O.Fr. climat, from L. clima (gen. climatis) "region, slope of the Earth," from Gk. klima "region, zone," from base of klinein "to slope," thus "slope of the Earth from equator to pole," from PIE base *klei- "to lean" (see lean (v.)). Angle of sun on the slope
defined the zones assigned by early geographers. Meaning moved from "region" to "weather associated with that region" by c.1600.
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Science Dictionary
| climate (klī'mĭt) Pronunciation Key
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. |
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Cultural Dictionary
climate definition
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.
Note: The climate also is affected by the sun, by changes in the orbit of the Earth, by plate tectonics, and by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, which may lead to a greenhouse effect.
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Example sentences
Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.
Climate forecasting brings many more variables into play than weather prediction does.
Despite the heat waves across the country, no one is screaming climate change is real because of them.
The lower parts of the country have a semi-arid or desert climate.
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