# meteorological

/ˌmitiˌɔɹəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/ (US) · /mˌiːtɪˌɔːɹəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/meteorological
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; rarely used in a predicative position after a linking verb.

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