climate
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈklaɪ.mɪt/]
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1. climate (noun) — sense 1
Definition: The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).
Example: As fruits of hotter countries, transearthed in colder climates, have vigour enough in themselves to be fructuous according to their nature: but, that they are hindered by the chilling nips of the air, and the soil, wherein they are planted.
2. climate (noun) — sense 2
Definition: The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.
Example: Industries that require a lot of fossil fuels are unlikely to be popular in the current political climate.
3. climate (noun) — sense 3
Definition: An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.
4. climate (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To dwell.
Example: The blessed gods / Purge all infection from our air whilst you / Do climate here!
Structure of the word
Roots:- ḱley (Proto-Indo-European)
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