adj
Uncommon
climatic
kleye-MAT-ihk
Climatic (adj) means relating to or caused by climate. Example: “The report outlined the climatic factors behind the drought.”
adj
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Relating to or caused by climate.
"The report outlined the climatic factors behind the drought."
How to use climatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything connected to climate.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "climactic" (relating to a climax) — they sound alike but mean very different things.
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Etymology
From "climate" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ic."
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What does “climatic” mean?
The word “climatic” means relating to or caused by climate. In plain terms, describes anything connected to climate.
How do you pronounce “climatic”?
“Climatic” is pronounced kleye-MAT-ihk (/klaɪˈmæt.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “climatic” in a sentence?
Here is “climatic” used in a sentence: “The report outlined the climatic factors behind the drought.”
What part of speech is “climatic”?
“Climatic” is an adjective.
Is “climatic” a common word?
“Climatic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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