meteorology
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ti noun
1.
the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.
2.
the atmospheric conditions and weather of an area.
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meteorology (ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the study of the earth's atmosphere, esp of weather-forming processes and weather forecasting | |
| [C17: from Greek meteorolōgia, from meteōron something aloft + -logia | |
| meteorological | |
| —adj | |
| meteoro'logic | |
| —adj | |
| meteoro'logically | |
| —adv | |
| meteor'ologist | |
| —n | |
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Meteorology
has a plethora of syllables.
So is antidisestablishmentarianism. Does it mean:
| the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language). |
| opposition to the withdrawal of state support or recognition from an established church, esp. the Anglican Church in 19th-century England. |
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Word Origin & History
meteorology
1560s, "science of the atmosphere, weather forecasting," from Gk. meteorologia "treatise on celestial phenomena," from meteoron (see meteor) + -logia "treatment of." Related: Meteorological; meteorologist.
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Science Dictionary
| meteorology (mē'tē-ə-rŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of the atmosphere and of atmospheric conditions, especially as they relate to weather and weather forecasting. |
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