extreme-weather
|ex-treme-wea-ther|
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/ɪkˈstriːm ˈwɛðər/
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/ɪkˈstriːm ˈwɛðə/
severe atmospheric conditions
Etymology
'extreme' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extremus,' meaning 'outermost' or 'utmost.' 'Weather' comes from Old English 'weder,' meaning 'air' or 'sky.'
'Extreme' evolved from Latin 'extremus' through Old French 'extreme' into modern English. 'Weather' evolved from Old English 'weder' to modern English 'weather.'
Initially, 'extreme' meant 'outermost,' but now it refers to the highest degree of something. 'Weather' has retained its meaning related to atmospheric conditions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or blizzards.
The increase in extreme-weather events is a sign of climate change.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 18:18