Synonyms for

Meteorology

Verb / ˌmi:ti:ɜ:ˈɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for meteorology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Meteorology is the scientific study of the earth's atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate.

Synonyms & similar words

weatherforecasting climatology aerology atmospherics

Synonyms by register

Formal

climatology atmospheric science

Common collocations

  • meteorology department
  • meteorology research
  • meteorology student
  • meteorology forecast
  • meteorology institute
  • meteorology degree
  • meteorology services

Word family

noun meteorology
adjective meteorological

Usage note

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially weather and weather forecasting. It is a formal academic term.

Example sentences

  1. Meteorology helps us predict what the weather will be like tomorrow.
  2. My friend is studying meteorology in college.
  3. Meteorology is a very important field of science.
  4. Meteorology can help farmers know when to plant their crops.
  5. The meteorology report said it was going to rain today.

Quotes

  • Meteorology is a funny science because it's half nature and half technology, like trying to split a man and a woman in half.
  • Meteorology is an art because it requires judgment to interpret data.
  • Meteorology is a science; good meteorology is an art.

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