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meteorology

Meteorology (noun) means the science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

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The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

The atmospheric phenomena in a specific region or period.

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek μετεωρολογία (meteōrología), from μετέωρα (metéōra, “celestial phenomena”), nominalized from the neuter plural of μετέωρος (metéōros, “high in the sky”), + -λογία (-logía, “study of”). By surface analysis, meteor (“atmospheric phenomenon”) + -ology (“study of”). First attested in 1563.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of meteorology?

"meteorology" (noun) means the science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

What are the different meanings of meteorology?

"meteorology" has 2 main meanings: 1. The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting; 2. The atmospheric phenomena in a specific region or period.