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   Cli·mate

   /ˈklīmət/

   

   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 particular prevailing weather conditions: "vacationing in a warm climate" Similar regionareazonecountryplaceliterary:clime
   • ▪ the prevailing trend of public opinion or of another aspect of public 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.

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

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   The meaning of CLIMATE is a region of the earth having specified climatic conditions. How to use climate in a sentence. Did you know?

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

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

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

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   Climate definition: 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.. See examples of CLIMATE used in a sentence.

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

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   Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Weather can change from hour-to-hour, day-to-day, month-to-month or even year-to-year. A region ’s weather patterns, usually tracked for at least 30 years, are considered its climate. Climate System Different parts of the world have different climates.

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

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   CLIMATE definition: 1. the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place: 2. the general development…. Learn more.

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

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Climate, conditions of the atmosphere at a particular location over a long period of time; it is the long-term summation of the atmospheric elements (and their variations) that, over short time periods, constitute weather. These elements are solar radiation, temperature, humidity, precipitation.

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

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   CLIMATE meaning: 1. the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place: 2. the general development…. Learn more.

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › science › articleClimate | National Geographic

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   Climate isn't the same thing as weather. Weather is the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time; climate is the average course of weather conditions for a...

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclimate noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of climate noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. climate. noun. OPAL W. /ˈklaɪmət/ [countable, uncountable] the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place. a tropical/warm/mild/temperate/cold climate. the harsh climate of the Arctic regions. see also continental climate. Wordfinder. Culture weather.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › climateClimate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    CLIMATE meaning: 1 : a region with particular weather patterns or conditions; 2 : the usual weather conditions in a particular place or region.