meteorology

[ mee-tee-uh-rol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.
2. the atmospheric conditions and weather of an area.

meteorology

/ ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ; ˌmiːtɪərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of the earth's atmosphere, esp of weather-forming processes and weather forecasting

meteorology

/ mē′tē-ə-rŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of the atmosphere and of atmospheric conditions, especially as they relate to weather and weather forecasting.

meteorology

1. The study of the weather and climate .

Derived Forms

• ˌmeteoroˈlogically, adverb
• meteorological, adjective
• ˌmeteorˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• me·te·or·ol·o·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of meteorology¹

First recorded in 1610–20; from Greek meteōrología “discussion of celestial phenomena”; meteor, -o-, -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of meteorology¹

C17: from Greek meteorolōgia, from meteōron something aloft + -logia -logy . See meteor

Example Sentences

Virgin Australia, which cancelled all its flights to and from Bali on Wednesday, said in a statement: “Safety is always our highest priority, and our meteorology team is closely monitoring the situation.”

From BBC

Lalas spent a formulative part of his childhood in Greece, where his father, Demetrius, a professor of mechanical engineering and meteorology, was director of the national observatory in Athens.

From Los Angeles Times

“Experts have talked about an absolutely unprecedented situation,” he said, citing the “abrupt nature of meteorology”.

From BBC

The meteorology institute predicts the arrival of a mass of cold and dry air will reduce the chance of rain beginning Monday.

From Seattle Times

“I prefer the term ‘meteorology enthusiasts,’” said Mother.

From Literature

Related Words

• weather forecasting