Definition

Related to the study of weather and atmospheric conditions.

Example

The meteorological report indicated that it would rain tomorrow.

Conversation

Did you see the meteorological report for this week?

Yeah, it looks like we're going to have some rain.

I hope it's not too heavy; I have plans for the weekend.

Same here! Let's just keep an eye on the meteorological updates.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meteorological → It is formed from "meteoron" (from Greek, meaning something high in the air or a phenomenon) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the study of atmospheric phenomena or weather.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meteoron' as something high in the air, like clouds or storms, and '-logy' as the study of it — that's why meteorological relates to the study of weather.

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