Overclouding: meaning, definitions and examples

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overclouding

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌklaʊdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather phenomenon

Overclouding refers to the condition when the sky is covered by clouds to a significant extent, often leading to diminished sunlight and overcast conditions. This phenomenon can affect weather patterns and temperatures, commonly occurring in various climatic regions.

Synonyms

cloudiness, cover, overcast.

Examples of usage

  • The forecast predicts overclouding throughout the week.
  • Overclouding often leads to lower temperatures.
  • Gardening is challenging during periods of overclouding due to reduced sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "overclouding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nuvem excessiva

🇮🇳 अधिक बादल

🇩🇪 Überwolkung

🇮🇩 awan berlebihan

🇺🇦 перекриття хмарами

🇵🇱 przykrycie chmurami

🇯🇵 過剰雲

🇫🇷 couvercle nuageux

🇪🇸 nubes excesivas

🇹🇷 aşırı bulutlanma

🇰🇷 과도한 구름

🇸🇦 تغطية مفرطة بالسحب

🇨🇿 překrytí mraky

🇸🇰 prekrývanie oblakmi

🇨🇳 过度云层

🇸🇮 prekrivanje s cloudom

🇮🇸 ofurmíkt

🇰🇿 бұлттанудың артықтығы

🇬🇪 ჭარბი ღრუბლები

🇦🇿 artıq bulud

🇲🇽 nubes excesivas

Etymology

The term 'overclouding' derives from the English verb 'overcloud', which suggests the action of covering something with clouds. The word itself is a combination of 'over', meaning above or covering, and 'cloud', which originates from the Old English 'clud', referring to a mass of condensed water vapor. The concept of overclouding has been part of meteorological terminology for centuries, as humans have always observed and described weather phenomena. The use of 'overclouding' has grown in meteorological reports, allowing more precise descriptions of sky conditions. Its application in both scientific and casual contexts highlights its relevance in understanding weather patterns and their effects on daily life.