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anabata

|an-a-ba-ta|

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/ˈænəˌbætə/

ascending wind

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anabata' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anabatos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'batos' meant 'passable.'

Historical Evolution

'anabatos' transformed into the English word 'anabata' through scientific terminology adaptation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'passable upwards,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ascending wind.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a term used in meteorology to describe a type of wind that ascends a slope due to the heating of the surface by the sun.

The anabata winds were strong today, making the hike more challenging.

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Last updated: 2025/07/25 09:21