climate

cli·mate

noun \ˈklī-mət\

Definition of CLIMATE

1

: a region of the earth having specified climatic conditions

2

a : the average course or condition of the weather at a place usually over a period of years as exhibited by temperature, wind velocity, and precipitation b : the prevailing set of conditions (as of temperature and humidity) indoors <a climate-controlled office>

3

: the prevailing influence or environmental conditions characterizing a group or period : atmosphere <a climate of fear>

Examples of CLIMATE

1. living in a cold climate
2. These trees only grow in humid climates.
3. The country's climate is ideal for growing grapes.
4. the humid climate of Malaysia
5. A climate of fear prevails in the city.
6. the country's changing economic climate
7. The company is trying to develop a positive climate for innovation.

Origin of CLIMATE

Middle English climat, from Middle French, from Late Latin climat-, clima, from Greek klimat-, klima inclination, latitude, climate, from klinein to lean — more at lean

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to CLIMATE

Synonyms: air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, aura, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)

Related Words: aureole (or aureola), mystique, romance; genius loci; feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit; attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait; color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

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Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr