abatic
|a-ba-tic|
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/əˈbætɪk/
temperature decrease with altitude
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abatos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'batos' meant 'passable.'
Historical Evolution
'abatos' transformed into the English word 'abatic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not passable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to temperature decrease with altitude.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by a decrease in temperature with altitude.
The abatic cooling effect is noticeable in mountainous regions.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 00:06