aeroscopy
|aer-o-scop-y|
C2
/ˌɛəˈrɒskəpi/
atmospheric examination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroscopy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aeroskopia,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'skopein' meant 'to look or examine.'
Historical Evolution
'aeroskopia' transformed into the Latin word 'aeroscopia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeroscopy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to examine the air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the observation or examination of the atmosphere, especially for scientific purposes.
The scientist conducted an aeroscopy to study the atmospheric conditions.
Synonyms
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