climate — the general weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the general weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklaɪmət/
Example Sentences
- My hair has its own climate - it's always stormy!
- Scientists are studying how climate affects human behavior and health.
- The office climate became tense after the boss announced layoffs.
climate
NOUN[/ˈklaɪmət/]
the general weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
The region's climate became warmer over the last decade.
Different climates support different kinds of plants and animals. (WEATHER + REGION = CLIMATE → climate means the usual weather conditions of a region over time)
Protecting the climate helps the environment stay in balance.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'klima', originally meaning 'inclination' or 'slope'. Ancient Greeks observed that the Earth's axial tilt caused regional variations in weather and temperature, leading them to associate climate with the geographical slope or latitude of different lands.
Breakdown
klima (slope, inclination) from Greek → Latin clima → Old French climat → English climate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My hair has its own climate - it's always stormy!”
“Scientists are studying how climate affects human behavior and health.”
“The office climate became tense after the boss announced layoffs.”
“Penguins love the cold climate, but my grandmother complains about it all winter.”
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