noun
anticyclone
an-tee-SY-klohn
Anticyclone (noun) means In meteorology, a system of winds that spirals outward from a centre of high atmospheric pressure. Example: “An anticyclone brought several days of clear, settled weather.”
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meteorology In meteorology, a system of winds that spirals outward from a centre of high atmospheric pressure.
"An anticyclone brought several days of clear, settled weather."
"Forecasters tracked the anticyclone as it moved slowly across the region."
"A large anticyclone can block rain-bearing fronts from reaching an area."
How to use anticyclone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIt's a high-pressure weather system with winds spiralling outward from its centre.
When to use it
It is a technical meteorology term rather than everyday weather talk.
Memory tip
Contrast it directly with cyclone: an anticyclone's winds spiral outward from high pressure, not inward.
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a large anticyclone
anticyclone moves in
blocking anticyclone
weak anticyclone
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An _____ brought several days of clear, settled weather.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix anti- with cyclone, and was coined by Sir Francis Galton in the 1860s.
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What is an anticyclone?
It is a weather system where winds spiral outward from a centre of high pressure.
Who coined the term anticyclone?
Sir Francis Galton coined it in the 1860s.
What weather does an anticyclone bring?
It is associated with high pressure, which often means settled, calmer conditions.
What is the meaning of anticyclone?
"anticyclone" (noun) means in meteorology, a system of winds that spirals outward from a centre of high atmospheric pressure.
