aerophysical
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/ˌɛəroʊˈfɪzɪkəl/
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/ˌeərəʊˈfɪzɪkəl/
air-related physical properties
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophysical' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'physical' from Greek 'phusikos' meaning 'natural'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophysical' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'aēr' and 'phusikos' to describe phenomena related to the physical properties of the air.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the natural properties of air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the physical properties and phenomena of the atmosphere.
The aerophysical conditions were crucial for the success of the flight.
Synonyms
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