Definition

A movement or shaking of timber due to strong winds.

Example

The anemosis was so strong that it caused several trees to sway dangerously.

Conversation

Did you notice how the trees were shaking during the storm last night?

Yeah, I saw that! It seemed like there was a lot of anemosis going on.

I wonder if any of them will get damaged from all that wind.

I hope not, but it’s definitely possible with all that anemosis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anemosis is derived from "anemos" (meaning wind) in Greek, combined with the suffix "-osis" (meaning a condition or process). The term refers to a condition related to the wind, often used in medical or scientific contexts to describe ailments or phenomena influenced by wind.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anemos' meaning wind, and remember that 'anemosis' refers to a condition related to the wind.

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