severe-climate-survival
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/səˈvɪr ˈklaɪmət sərˈvaɪvəl/
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/sɪˈvɪə ˈklaɪmət səˈvaɪvəl/
endurance in harsh climates
Etymology
The term 'severe-climate-survival' is a modern compound word formed from 'severe,' 'climate,' and 'survival.'
The word 'severe' comes from Latin 'severus,' meaning 'serious or strict.' 'Climate' originates from Greek 'klima,' meaning 'region or zone.' 'Survival' is derived from Latin 'supervivere,' meaning 'to live beyond.'
The term has always referred to the ability to withstand harsh weather conditions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to endure and continue living in harsh and extreme weather conditions.
The explorers were trained in severe-climate-survival techniques to prepare for their Arctic expedition.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 19:51