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climatic

/klaɪˈmætɪk/
cli · mat · ic

Adverb:climatically
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climatic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or determined by the prevailing weather conditions and climate of a region.

Example

"The region's unique flora has adapted to harsh climatic conditions over thousands of years."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'climatic', which relates to climate and weather patterns, with 'climactic', which relates to a climax or point of highest intensity.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'climate' + '-ic', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'klima' (inclination, slope of the earth from equator to pole, zone).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Climatic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/climatic
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