weather-altering
|weath-er-al-ter-ing|
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/ˈwɛðər ˌɔltərɪŋ/
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/ˈwɛðə ˌɔːltərɪŋ/
(alter)
change
Etymology
'weather-altering' originates from the combination of 'weather' and 'altering,' where 'weather' refers to atmospheric conditions and 'altering' means 'changing or modifying.'
'weather-altering' combines the Old English word 'weder' (weather) and the Middle English word 'alteren' (to change), eventually forming the modern English term 'weather-altering.'
Initially, it meant 'changing the weather,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of changing or modifying the weather.
The scientists are researching weather-altering technologies to combat climate change.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 15:02