Anticyclonic: meaning, definitions and examples
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anticyclonic
[ ˌæntiˈsaɪklɪk ]
weather phenomenon
Anticyclonic refers to the nature of a weather system characterized by high pressure at the center and low pressure surrounding it. In an anticyclonic flow, air moves outward from the high-pressure area in a clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Anticyclones are often associated with clear skies and calm weather.
Synonyms
clear, high-pressure, overpressure.
Examples of usage
- The anticyclonic system brought sunny days to the region.
- Meteorologists predicted an anticyclonic trend for the upcoming week.
- Air quality improved due to the anticyclonic conditions.
- Anticyclonic weather patterns can lead to drought.
Translations
Translations of the word "anticyclonic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anticiclónico
🇮🇳 विरुद्ध चक्रवातीय
🇩🇪 antizyklonisch
🇮🇩 anticyclonic
🇺🇦 антициклонічний
🇵🇱 antycyklonowy
🇯🇵 反気旋の
🇫🇷 anticyclonique
🇪🇸 anticiclónico
🇹🇷 antiklonik
🇰🇷 반기류의
🇸🇦 مضاد الدوران
🇨🇿 anticyklonální
🇸🇰 anticyklonický
🇨🇳 反气旋的
🇸🇮 anticiklonalni
🇮🇸 andhringlaga
🇰🇿 антициклондық
🇬🇪 ანტიციკლონური
🇦🇿 anticyclonic
🇲🇽 anticiclónico
Etymology
The term 'anticyclonic' is derived from two components: 'anti-' and 'cyclonic.' The prefix 'anti-' comes from the Greek 'anti,' meaning 'against' or 'opposite.' The word 'cyclonic' is derived from 'cyclone,' which originates from the Greek word 'kyklon,' meaning 'a circle or wheel.' Cyclones are low-pressure systems characterized by rotating winds. Thus, 'anticyclonic' signifies a weather system that is the opposite of a cyclone, exhibiting high pressure instead of low pressure. The terminology began to be widely used in meteorology in the early 20th century as weather systems and patterns were scientifically studied and classified.