aerognosy
|aero-gno-sy|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈnɒsi/
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/ˌeərəʊˈnɒsi/
study of the atmosphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerognosy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerognosia,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'gnosis' meant 'knowledge.'
Historical Evolution
'aerognosia' transformed into the modern English word 'aerognosy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'knowledge of the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of atmospheric properties.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the science or study of the properties and phenomena of the atmosphere.
Aerognosy involves understanding atmospheric pressure and composition.
Synonyms
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