'meteorology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'meteōrologia,' where 'meteōron' meant 'atmospheric phenomena' and '-logia' meant 'study of.'

'meteōrologia' transformed into the Latin word 'meteorologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'meteorology' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'study of atmospheric phenomena,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.