meteorologist — a scientist who studies weather patterns and atmospheric conditions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a scientist who studies weather patterns and atmospheric conditions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmiːtiəˈrɑːlədʒɪst/
Example Sentences
- The meteorologist's prediction was so wrong that people started using a magic 8-ball instead.
- As a meteorologist, she could predict storms but never her mother's mood.
- The meteorologist advised everyone to carry umbrellas due to the approaching storm.
meteorologist
NOUN[/ˌmiːtiəˈrɑːlədʒɪst/]
a scientist who studies weather patterns and atmospheric conditions
The meteorologist points at the storm swirl on her weather map with urgency.
The meteorologist informs the journalist while the specialist checks the forecast!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Ancient Greek, combining meteoros (things suspended in air) and logos (study or discourse). The term originally referred to the study of atmospheric phenomena and celestial events visible in the sky.
Breakdown
meteor- (from Greek meteoros, suspended in air) + -ology (from logos, study of) + -ist (one who practices or specializes in). A meteorologist is a specialist in the study of atmospheric phenomena.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The meteorologist's prediction was so wrong that people started using a magic 8-ball instead.”
“As a meteorologist, she could predict storms but never her mother's mood.”
“The meteorologist advised everyone to carry umbrellas due to the approaching storm.”
“Local meteorologists are tracking the hurricane's path closely.”
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