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anticyclone

 

[ ˈæn.ti.saɪ.kloʊn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

meteorology

An anticyclone is a region of high atmospheric pressure characterized by a clockwise circulation of air in the Northern Hemisphere and a counterclockwise circulation in the Southern Hemisphere. This phenomenon typically leads to clear skies and settled weather, often associated with high pressure systems. Anticyclones can last for several days or even weeks, influencing weather patterns over a wide area. They are essential in the understanding of weather forecasting as they can indicate periods of fair weather or temperature inversions.

Synonyms

high, high-pressure area

Examples of usage

  • The anticyclone brought warm and sunny weather to the region.
  • Meteorologists predicted an anticyclone that would last through the weekend.
  • During the summer, an anticyclone settled over the city, making it quite hot.
  • Traffic was slow due to the anticyclone causing foggy conditions in the morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "anticyclone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anticiclone

🇮🇳 विपरीत चक्रवात

🇩🇪 Hochdruckgebiet

🇮🇩 anticyclone

🇺🇦 антициклон

🇵🇱 anticyklon

🇯🇵 高気圧

🇫🇷 anticyclone

🇪🇸 anticiclón

🇹🇷 antiklon

🇰🇷 고기압

🇸🇦 المنخفض الجوي المرتفع

🇨🇿 anticyklon

🇸🇰 anticyklón

🇨🇳 反气旋

🇸🇮 anticiklon

🇮🇸 hásýsla

🇰🇿 антициклон

🇬🇪 ანტიციკლონი

🇦🇿 antiklone

🇲🇽 anticiclón

Etymology

The term 'anticyclone' originated from the combination of the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'cyclone,' which refers to a system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure. The term has been used in meteorological contexts since the early 20th century to describe areas of high pressure that are characterized by descending air. Historically, the understanding of atmospheric pressures and their effects on weather patterns has evolved, particularly during the development of modern meteorology. The concept of anticyclones is crucial for explaining phenomena such as fair weather and the behaviors of various climatic regions. The study of anticyclones has influenced weather prediction and has become an essential aspect of meteorological science.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,214 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.