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climate Definition

cli·mate (klīmət)

noun

  1. the prevailing or average weather conditions of a place, as determined by the temperature and meteorological changes over a period of years
  2. any prevailing conditions affecting life, activity, etc. a favorable climate of opinion
  3. a region with certain prevailing weather conditions to move to a warmer climate

Etymology: ME climat < OFr < LL clima < Gr klima, region, zone < base of klinein, to slope (see incline): orig., slope of the earth from the equator toward the poles

climate Related Forms

cli·matic (klī matik) adjective cli·mati·cally adverb

climate Synonyms

climate

n.

characteristic weather, latitude, atmospheric condition, meteorologic conditions, altitude, aridity, humidity, weather conditions, microclimate, clime*, atmosphere*, milieu*, spirit; see also cold 1, environment, heat 1, mood 1, weather.

climate Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • create: The killing has also created a rare climate in which critics of Switzerland's liberal gun rules are being heard.
  • foster: But of course the Government has also to foster the right economic climate to enable businesses and individuals to plan for the long term.
  • enjoy: The South-West of England enjoys the best climate in the UK.
  • tackle: Tackling climate change A change in Government policy would make the greatest difference in cutting the UK's carbon emissions.

Adjective modifier

  • temperate: The disease commonly occurs at temperatures below 20 ° C, typical of temperate climates.
  • mild: The south west coast has a very mild climate due to the warm air of the Gulf Stream.
  • tropical: This latter area has a typical tropical climate with a single rainy season.
  • warm: Flying off to a warmer Climate - a fun site which calculates for you the air pollution caused by any flight route you choose.
  • humid: The floral diversity of the area is mostly as a result of region's humid climate.
  • sunny: Now that John and Jose have moved to a sunnier climate, our new leaders are Jim and Christine Burrows.

Modifies a noun

  • change: The pledge is hosted by the climate change campaign network, Rising Tide.
  • variability: Recent climate variability in the vicinity of the Antarctic Peninsula.
  • levy: It is hospital beds, teachers and jobs which win votes, not the climate change levy or wind farms.
  • prediction: Spatial Climate Analysis Service - Home of the PRISM climate prediction model.
  • chaos: The critical mass is traveling between various climate chaos criminal's.. .
  • scientist: However, setting up a regional model currently requires a great deal of effort from an experienced climate model scientist.

Noun used with modifier

  • micro: A little bit about Sitges With a ' micro climate ' summer, you can almost depend on the weather!
  • desert: CLIMATE The plateau has an unusual desert climate with thick coastal fog banks.

Possessives

earth: How does the variability of the Sun affect the Earth's climate?

Preposition: of

fear: Corporations A climate of fear can be created without the use of violence -- by the use of economic pressure.

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