aerography
|aer-o-graph-y|
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/eəˈrɒɡrəfi/
study of the atmosphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerography' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerographia,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and '-graphia' meant 'writing or description.'
Historical Evolution
'aerographia' transformed into the modern English word 'aerography' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'writing about air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study or description of the atmosphere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study or description of the atmosphere, especially the upper atmosphere.
Aerography is crucial for understanding weather patterns.
Synonyms
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