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Meaning of "climate" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLIMATE

From Late Latin clima, from Greek klima inclination, region; related to Greek klinein to lean.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CLIMATE

climate  [ˈklaɪmɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLIMATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Climate is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLIMATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

climate

Climate

Climate is a measure of the average pattern of variation in temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, precipitation, atmospheric particle count and other meteorological variables in a given region over long periods of time. Climate is different from weather, in that weather only describes the short-term conditions of these variables in a given region. A region's climate is generated by the climate system, which has five components: atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, land surface, and biosphere. The climate of a location is affected by its latitude, terrain, and altitude, as well as nearby water bodies and their currents. Climates can be classified according to the average and the typical ranges of different variables, most commonly temperature and precipitation. The most commonly used classification scheme was originally developed by Wladimir Köppen. The Thornthwaite system, in use since 1948, incorporates evapotranspiration along with temperature and precipitation information and is used in studying animal species diversity and potential effects of climate changes.

Definition of climate in the English dictionary

The first definition of climate in the dictionary is the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc. Other definition of climate is an area having a particular kind of climate. Climate is also a prevailing trend or current of feeling.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLIMATE


antepenultimate
ˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmɪt
approximate
əˈprɒksɪmɪt
delimit
diːˈlɪmɪt
ecoclimate
ˌiːkəʊˈklaɪmɪt
exanimate
ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt
guesstimate
ˈɡɛstɪmɪt
illegitimate
ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪt
inanimate
ɪnˈænɪmɪt
intimate
ˈɪntɪmɪt
legitimate
lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪt
limit
ˈlɪmɪt
macroclimate
ˈmækrəʊˌklaɪmɪt
microclimate
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmɪt
penultimate
pɪˈnʌltɪmɪt
proximate
ˈprɒksɪmɪt
semmit
ˈsɪmɪt
sublimit
ˈsʌbˌlɪmɪt
ultimate
ˈʌltɪmɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLIMATE

climactic
climactical
climactically
climatal
climate canary
climate change
climate control
climategate
climatic
climatic zone
climatical
climatically
climatise
climatography
climatologic
climatological
climatologically
climatologist
climatology
climature

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLIMATE

animate
collimate
continental climate
corrosive sublimate
cost estimate
decimate
disanimate
estimate
guestimate
interval estimate
mate
misestimate
optimate
overestimate
palaeoclimate
point estimate
primate
reanimate
reestimate
sublimate
underestimate

Synonyms and antonyms of climate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CLIMATE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «climate» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of climate

Translation of «climate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLIMATE

Find out the translation of climate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of climate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «climate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

气候
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

clima
570 millions of speakers

English

climate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जलवायु
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُناخ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

климат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

clima
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জলবায়ু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

climat
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Iklim
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klima
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

気候
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기후
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Iklim
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khí hậu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காலநிலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हवामान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iklim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

clima
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

klimat
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

клімат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

climă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κλίμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klimaat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klimat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klima
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of climate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLIMATE»

The term «climate» is very widely used and occupies the 5.976 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of climate
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «climate».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLIMATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «climate» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «climate» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about climate

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «CLIMATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word climate.
1
John Anderson
I don't know that I can give a definitive answer to that, I can only say that if we create the right climate those who are producing those products will have the opportunity to move into a higher value product if changes are needed if we get this right.
2
David Attenborough
There is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.
3
James Balog
Climate change is real. climate change is being substantially increased by humans and the carbon we put into the atmosphere. And it appears to be speeding up. If science has made any mistakes, science has been underestimating it.
4
Roy Barnes
We live in a state with a wonderful climate and plenty of natural beauty, from the shores of Cumberland Island to the Chattahoochee River to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
5
Joe Barton
I would point out that if you're a believer in the Bible, one would have to say the Great Flood is an example of climate change and that certainly wasn't because mankind had overdeveloped hydrocarbon energy.
6
Lawrence Bender
The average ordinary citizen can do a lot of different things when it comes to the climate crisis.
7
Steve Brown
Just tasking a team to be creative won't get you to be innovative. It's having a corporate climate that gives people the space to experiment and take risks. Only then can you truly sustain it.
8
Paddy Considine
I think it's a shame when the arts have to suffer because of corporate greed. People will always strive to make film, and the only important thing is that we keep trying to make ourselves heard and keep making our films, no matter what the climate is.
9
Bruce Davison
I think tolerance is something everybody needs to be reminded of, especially in a reactionary political world. Well, actually, I should say, a reactionary political climate.
10
James Dyson
We should learn to live more with our climate and rely less on electricity to alter our climate.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLIMATE»

Discover the use of climate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to climate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Principles of Planetary Climate
This book introduces the reader to all the basic physical building blocks of climate needed to understand the present and past climate of Earth, the climates of Solar System planets, and the climates of extrasolar planets.
Raymond T. Pierrehumbert, 2010
2
Introduction to Modern Climate Change
This is an invaluable textbook for any introductory survey course on the science and policy of climate change, for both non-science majors and introductory science students.
Andrew Dessler, 2011
3
Climate: Global Change and Local Adaptation
Potential land-use changes as a result of climate change represent a significant planning challenge. This book addresses integrated environmental assessment and management as part of the nexus of climate change adaptation.
Igor Linkov, Todd S. Bridges, 2011
4
Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming
This is a story of betrayal, selfishness, greed and irresponsibility on an epic scale.
James Hoggan, 2009
5
A Cultural History of Climate
The book first offers some elements of scientific orientation, then examines in greater detail the connection between the climate and cultural development since the middle ages.
Wolfgang Behringer, 2010
6
The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the ...
Michael E. Mann, lead author of the original paper in which the Hockey Stick first appeared, shares the real story of the science and politics behind this controversy.
Michael E. Mann, 2013
7
Climate Change and Small Island States: Power, Knowledge, ...
This book is the first to apply a critical approach to climate change science and policy processes in the South Pacific region.
Jon Barnett, John Campbell, 2010
8
Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
This book addresses civilization’s most important environmental challenge: climate change.
John T. Hardy, 2003
9
Climate Change 2007 - The Physical Science Basis: Working ...
IPCC Fourth Assessment Report on scientific aspects of climate change for researchers, students, and policymakers.
Susan Solomon, 2007
10
Climate Change Biology
This text will be a useful asset to the growing number of both undergraduate and graduate courses on impacts of climate change, as well as providing a succinct overview for researchers new to the field.
‎2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLIMATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term climate is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Inside the fight against Obama's climate plan
President Barack Obama's signature climate change rule is expected to land this summer, imposing the nation's first-ever greenhouse gas limits on the electric ... «Politico, Jul 15»
2
Pakistan's climate policies are a 'joke', says Imran Khan
In an exclusive interview with RTCC, Khan praised the creation of a national climate change ministry, but questioned the level of support ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
We can't ignore climate change skeptics -- even if we really, really …
CNN columnist John D. Sutter is reporting on a tiny number -- 2 degrees -- that may have a huge effect on the future. He'd like your help. «CNN, Jul 15»
4
Here's The Most Lucrative Way to Fight Climate Change
Economists, politicians and scientists have long debated how (and whether) climate change can be addressed without slowing the world ... «TIME, Jul 15»
5
Gov. Brown says climate change creates Titanic-like scenario for world
Gov. Jerry Brown arrived here Tuesday with an ominous message to deliver at a climate change conference with representatives from across ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
6
Avoiding a Climate Inferno
China appears to be taking the opposite track, recognizing its vulnerability to climate change and investing heavily in renewable energy. «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Ontario climate report urges province to tackle cars, trucks to cut …
The report, which comes a day before a major climate-change conference hosted by Ontario, says the province deserves praise for its ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
8
Obama's climate plan will survive even if Republican elected, EPA …
Barack Obama's main weapon in fighting climate change will survive even if Republicans win the White House in 2016, a key member of his ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
9
UC Merced Connect: Climate scientist leads effort to shape national …
Climate scientist Emmanuel Vincent noticed climate change discussions in Europe had become somewhat politically polarized before he left ... «Merced Sun-Star, Jul 15»
10
Edelman loses executives and clients over climate change stance
In the meantime, We Mean Business, a coalition of more than 100 companies advocating bold action on climate change, terminated a contract ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Climate [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/climate>. Apr 2024 ».
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