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climate

[ klahy-mit ]

noun

  1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years.
  2. a region or area characterized by a given climate:

    to move to a warm climate.

  3. the prevailing attitudes, standards, or environmental conditions of a group, period, or place:

    a climate of political unrest.

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climate

/ ˈklaɪmɪt; klaɪˈmætɪk /

noun

  1. the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc
  2. an area having a particular kind of climate
  3. a prevailing trend or current of feeling

    the political climate

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

climate

  1. The general or average weather conditions of a certain region, including temperature, rainfall, and wind. On Earth, climate is most affected by latitude, the tilt of the Earth's axis, the movements of the Earth's wind belts, the difference in temperatures of land and sea, and topography. Human activity, especially relating to actions relating to the depletion of the ozone layer, is also an important factor.

climate

  1. A region's usual weather patterns. The climate at any point on Earth is determined by things such as the general movement of the atmosphere , the proximity of the oceans, and the altitude of the location.
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Usage

Climatic is sometimes wrongly used where climactic is meant. Climatic is properly used to talk about things relating to climate; climactic is used to describe something which forms a climax
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Notes

The climate also is affected by the sun , by changes in the orbit of the Earth, by plate tectonics , and by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels , which may lead to a greenhouse effect .
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, adverb
  • climatic, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲ·mٱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of climate1

First recorded in 1350–1400, for an earlier sense; 1595–1605 climate fordef 2; Middle English climat, from Latin ī- (stem of ī ), from Greek ī- , stem of ī́ “slope,” from ī́(Ա𾱲) “to bend, lean, slope” + -ma, noun suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of climate1

C14: from Late Latin clima, from Greek klima inclination, region; related to Greek klinein to lean
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While scientists say climate change is making these fluctuations more erratic, how much influence climate change has on particular weather events requires a full scientific study.

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Meanwhile, the administration has also cut programs designed to plant trees and improve community resilience against climate change.

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"But now because of climate change there is this prolonged drought. Hence it affects the production of shea nuts."

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Today, climate change is likely to mean we could see more mosquitoes in Scotland, as our climate becomes warmer and wetter - perfect conditions to allow them to thrive.

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Yes, there are lots of regulations in California, but that’s because some of the features that draw people in, such as its natural beauty and its climate, need safeguarding.

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