barometer
|ba-rom-e-ter|
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/bəˈrɑː.mə.tər/
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/bəˈrɒm.ɪ.tər/
pressure measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'barometer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'baros,' meaning 'weight,' and 'metron,' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'barometer' changed from the French word 'baromètre' and eventually became the modern English word 'barometer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring weight,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.
The barometer dropped suddenly, indicating a storm was approaching.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 00:53