Warming: meaning, definitions and examples

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warming

[ ˈwɔːrmɪŋ ]

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global

The process of the earth becoming warmer due to the increase in greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere.

Synonyms

climate change, global heating

Examples of usage

The warming of the earth's climate is causing more frequent and severe natural disasters.
Scientists are studying the effects of global warming on the polar ice caps.
The debate over how to combat global warming continues among world leaders.

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weather

Causing a sensation of heat.

Synonyms

heating, hot

Examples of usage

The sun's rays felt warming on her skin.
The warming temperature signaled the arrival of spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "warming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aquecimento

🇮🇳 गर्माहट

🇩🇪 Erwärmung

🇮🇩 pemanasan

🇺🇦 потепління

🇵🇱 ocieplenie

🇯🇵 温暖化 (おんだんか)

🇫🇷 réchauffement

🇪🇸 calentamiento

🇹🇷 ısınma

🇰🇷 온난화

🇸🇦 تدفئة

🇨🇿 oteplování

🇸🇰 oteplenie

🇨🇳 变暖 (biàn nuǎn)

🇸🇮 segrevanje

🇮🇸 hlýnun

🇰🇿 жылыну

🇬🇪 გათბობა

🇦🇿 istiqlıq

🇲🇽 calentamiento

Word origin

The term 'warming' originated from the Old English word 'wyrman', meaning to make warm or heat. Over time, it evolved to refer to the process of increasing the temperature of something. In the context of climate change, 'warming' gained popularity in the late 20th century as scientists and environmentalists highlighted the impact of human activities on the Earth's temperature.