aeroscepsy
|aer-o-scep-sy|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈsɛpsi/
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/ˌɛərəʊˈsɛpsi/
perceiving atmospheric changes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroscepsy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look or examine'.
Historical Evolution
'aero' combined with 'skopein' in Greek to form 'aeroscepsy', which was adopted into English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to examine the air', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'perceiving atmospheric changes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to perceive or sense changes in the atmosphere, particularly in relation to weather conditions.
The sailor's aeroscepsy allowed him to predict the storm before it hit.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 14:21