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Definition of meteorology

meteorology

/ˌmiːtiəˈrɑːlədʒi/
me · te · or · ol · o · gy
Adverb:meteorologically
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Adjective:meteorological
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• noun

1

The interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere, particularly focused on weather processes and forecasting.

Example

"She decided to study meteorology in college because of her lifelong fascination with severe storms and atmospheric patterns."

2

The specific climate and weather conditions of a particular region, environment, or period.

Example

"The complex meteorology of the coastal mountain range makes daily weather prediction incredibly challenging for local forecasters."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Greek 'meteōrologia' (treatise on celestial phenomena), derived from 'meteōros' (lofty, high in the air) combined with '-logia' (study of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meteorology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meteorology
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