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Climatology: meaning, definitions and examples

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climatology

 

[ ˌklɪməˈtɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of weather conditions

Climatology is the scientific study of climate, weather patterns, and atmospheric conditions over a long period of time. It involves analyzing historical data, observing trends, and predicting future climate changes.

Synonyms

climate science, meteorology, weather study

Examples of usage

  • Climatology helps us understand how climate change is impacting our planet.
  • Researchers in climatology use advanced technology to collect and analyze weather data.
  • The field of climatology plays a crucial role in informing policies related to environmental conservation.

Translations

Translations of the word "climatology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 climatologia

🇮🇳 जलवायु विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Klimatologie

🇮🇩 klimatologi

🇺🇦 кліматологія

🇵🇱 klimatologia

🇯🇵 気候学

🇫🇷 climatologie

🇪🇸 climatología

🇹🇷 klimatoloji

🇰🇷 기후학

🇸🇦 علم المناخ

🇨🇿 klimatologie

🇸🇰 klimatológia

🇨🇳 气候学

🇸🇮 klimatologija

🇮🇸 loftslagsfræði

🇰🇿 климатология

🇬🇪 კლიმატოლოგია

🇦🇿 iqlimşünaslıq

🇲🇽 climatología

Etymology

The term 'climatology' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'klima' meaning slope or inclination, and 'logos' meaning study. The study of climatology can be traced back to ancient civilizations like the Greeks, who recorded weather patterns and climate changes. Over time, advancements in technology and scientific methods have enhanced our understanding of climatology and its importance in addressing global climate issues.

See also: acclimate, acclimatization, acclimatize, climatic, climatological.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,166, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.