aerology
|aer-o-logy|
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/ˌɛəˈrɒlədʒi/
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/ˌeəˈrɒlədʒi/
study of the atmosphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerologia,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and '-logia' meant 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'aerologia' transformed into the modern English word 'aerology' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of the atmosphere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the atmosphere, especially the upper atmosphere.
Aerology is crucial for understanding weather patterns.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 18:51