Word
meteorological
Phoneticsme·te·o·ro·log·i·cal
US/ˌmitiˌɔɹəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/
UK/mˌiːtɪˌɔːɹəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the weather and the study of how the atmosphere works. You use this to describe things like weather reports or scientific tools for measuring rain and wind.
adj. relating to the atmosphere and its phenomena, particularly in the context of weather forecasting and atmospheric science. Typically used attributively before a noun.
Examples
“The meteorological office predicts a very cold winter.”
“The research team set up a meteorological station on the mountain to track changes in air pressure and humidity.”
“Advanced meteorological models now incorporate satellite data to predict the path of tropical storms with significantly higher accuracy than was possible a decade ago.”
Examples
simple
“The meteorological office predicts a very cold winter.”
contextual
“The research team set up a meteorological station on the mountain to track changes in air pressure and humidity.”
complex
“Advanced meteorological models now incorporate satellite data to predict the path of tropical storms with significantly higher accuracy than was possible a decade ago.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; rarely used in a predicative position after a linking verb.
Real-World Examples
Common in science writing
“England has experienced its driest July since records began in 1836, receiving only 6.5mm of rainfall – 10% of the country’s long-term meteorological average for the month.” “Japan's Meteorological Agency said the most recent deluge was brought by warm, humid air flowing into the country's east that combined with cold air above to make atmospheric conditions extremely unstable.” “It was the first time the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued the highest level 5 warning for heavy rains and landslides for the prefecture.” “The World Meteorological Organization warns the Earth is now further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, with the planet absorbing far more heat than it can release.” Word family
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