anemometric
|an-e-mo-met-ric|
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/ˌænɪmoʊˈmɛtrɪk/
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/ˌænɪməˈmɛtrɪk/
wind measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anemometric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anemos' meaning 'wind' and the suffix '-metric' from Greek 'metron' meaning 'measure'.
Historical Evolution
'anemometric' was formed in English by combining 'anemometer' (from Greek 'anemos' + 'metron') with the suffix '-ic' to form an adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the measurement of wind', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or measured by an anemometer, or pertaining to the measurement of wind speed.
The anemometric data was crucial for the weather forecast.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/05 05:21