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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
has a plethora of syllables.
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Example Sentences
- Orszag's research had wide-ranging applications in airplane and auto design, meteorology and astrophysics.
- The same thing is about to happen to space meteorology.
- Advances in forecasting are giving meteorology its day in the sun.
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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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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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