aerologies
|aer-o-log-ies|
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/ˌɛəˈrɒlədʒiz/
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/ˌeəˈrɒlədʒiz/
(aerology)
study of the atmosphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aēr,' meaning 'air,' and 'logos,' meaning 'study.'
Historical Evolution
'aēr' and 'logos' combined in Greek to form 'aerologia,' which evolved into the modern English word 'aerology.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of the air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the atmosphere, especially the upper atmosphere, and its phenomena.
Aerologies play a crucial role in understanding weather patterns.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 19:36