Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   climate

   /ˈklʌɪmɪt/

   noun

   • 1. the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period: "our cold, wet climate" Similar weather patternweather conditionsweatheratmospheric conditions
   • ▪ a region with a particular climate: "he had grown up in a hot climate" Similar regionareazonecountryplaceliterary:clime
   • ▪ the prevailing trend of public opinion or of another aspect of life: "the current economic climate" Similar atmospheremoodtemperspiritfeelingfeelambienceauratenortendencyessenceethosattitudemilieuinformal:vibe(s)

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French climat or late Latin clima, climat-, from Greek klima ‘slope, zone’, from klinein ‘to slope’. The term originally denoted a zone of the earth between two lines of latitude, then any region of the earth, and later, a region considered with reference to its atmospheric conditions. Compare with clime.

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • C

     3

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • M

     3

   • A

     1

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ClimateClimate - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Climate

   • Cached

   Climate is the long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years. [1] [2] More rigorously, it is the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time spanning from months to millions of years.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › climateClimate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › climate

   • Cached

   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of the word climate, which means a region of the earth with specified weather conditions or the prevailing influence or environmental conditions. See also the word history and etymology of climate.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLIMATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of climate as a noun and an adjective, and how to use it in different contexts. Find out the types of climate, the effects of climate change, and the related words and phrases.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › climateCLIMATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › climate

   • Cached

   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.

6. www.nationalgeographic.org › article › all-about-climateAll About Climate - National Geographic Society

   www.nationalgeographic.org › article › all-about-climate

   • Cached

   Learn what climate is, how it is determined by a region's climate system, and how it varies across the world. Explore different types of climates, features, and classification systems with examples and images.

7. www.britannica.com › science › climate-meteorologyClimate | Definition, Weather, & Meteorology | Britannica

   www.britannica.com › science › climate-meteorology

   • Cached

   Jul 24, 2024 · Climate is the long-term summation of the atmospheric elements that constitute weather. Learn how solar radiation, temperature, humidity, precipitation, pressure, and wind vary with latitude, season, and time.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLIMATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of climate as a noun and an adjective, and see how it is used in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, collocations, and translations of climate in English.