Definition

The scientific study of weather patterns and conditions over long periods of time.

Example

Climatology helps us understand how climate change affects our planet.

Conversation

I just started reading a book about climatology and it's fascinating.

That sounds interesting! What have you learned so far?

I've learned how different climates affect ecosystems and weather patterns.

Wow, that's really cool! I never thought about how much climatology impacts our daily lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Climatology → It is formed from "clima" (from Greek "klima", meaning slope or region) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). The word "climatology" refers to the study of climate and its variations in different regions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'clima' as referring to a specific 'region' or 'slope' and '-logy' as the 'study of' something — so climatology is the study of different climates in various regions.

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