Definitions for climate
ˈklaɪ mɪtcli·mate

Princeton's WordNet(4.72 / 11 votes)Rate this definition:

1. climate, clime(noun)

   the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

   "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter"

2. climate, mood(noun)

   the prevailing psychological state

   "the climate of opinion"; "the national mood had changed radically since the last election"

Wiktionary(4.50 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. climate(Noun)

   An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.

   Etymology: From climat, from clima, from κλίμα, from κλίνω (from which also cline), from ḱley- (English lean).

2. climate(Noun)

   A region of the Earth.

   Etymology: From climat, from clima, from κλίμα, from κλίνω (from which also cline), from ḱley- (English lean).

3. climate(Noun)

   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).

   Etymology: From climat, from clima, from κλίμα, from κλίνω (from which also cline), from ḱley- (English lean).

4. climate(Noun)

   The context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation.

   Industries that require a lot of fossil fuels are unlikely to be popular in the current political climate.

   Etymology: From climat, from clima, from κλίμα, from κλίνω (from which also cline), from ḱley- (English lean).

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Climate(verb)

   one of thirty regions or zones, parallel to the equator, into which the surface of the earth from the equator to the pole was divided, according to the successive increase of the length of the midsummer day

   Etymology: [F. climat, L. clima, -atis, fr. Gr. , , slope, the supposed slope of the earth (from the equator toward the pole), hence a region or zone of the earth, fr. to slope, incline, akin to E. lean, v. i. See Lean, v. i., and cf. Clime.]

2. Climate(verb)

   the condition of a place in relation to various phenomena of the atmosphere, as temperature, moisture, etc., especially as they affect animal or vegetable life

   Etymology: [F. climat, L. clima, -atis, fr. Gr. , , slope, the supposed slope of the earth (from the equator toward the pole), hence a region or zone of the earth, fr. to slope, incline, akin to E. lean, v. i. See Lean, v. i., and cf. Clime.]

3. Climate(verb)

   to dwell

   Etymology: [F. climat, L. clima, -atis, fr. Gr. , , slope, the supposed slope of the earth (from the equator toward the pole), hence a region or zone of the earth, fr. to slope, incline, akin to E. lean, v. i. See Lean, v. i., and cf. Clime.]

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1. Climate

   Climate is the pattern of variation in temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, precipitation, atmospheric particle count and other meteorological variables in a given region over long periods. Climate can be contrasted to weather, which is the present condition of these variables over shorter periods. 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. The Bergeron and Spatial Synoptic Classification systems focus on the origin of air masses that define the climate of a region. Paleoclimatology is the study of ancient climates. Since direct observations of climate are not available before the 19th century, paleoclimates are inferred from proxy variables that include non-biotic evidence such as sediments found in lake beds and ice cores, and biotic evidence such as tree rings and coral. Climate models are mathematical models of past, present and future climates. Climate change may occur over long and short timescales from a variety of factors; recent warming is discussed in global warming.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Climate

   klī′māt, n. the condition of a country or place with regard to temperature, moisture, &c.: (fig.) character of something.—v.i. (Shak.) to remain in a certain place.—adjs. Clī′matal, Climat′ic, -al, relating to climate.—v.t. Clī′matise (see Acclimatise).—adj. Climatograph′ical.—n. Climatog′raphy, a description of climates.—adj. Climatolog′ical, relating to climatology.—ns. Climatol′ogist, one skilled in the science of climatology; Climatol′ogy, the science of climates, or an investigation of the causes on which the climate of a place depends; Clī′mature (Shak.), climate. [Fr.,—L.,—Gr. klima, klimatos, slope—klinein, to slope.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Climate

   The longterm manifestations of WEATHER. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. climate

   Formerly meant a zone of the earth parallel to the equator, in which the days are of a certain length at the summer solstice. The term has now passed to the physical branch of geography, and means the general character of the weather.

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1. climate

   The weather at a specific location during a defined and specific unit of time.

   The climate changes during specific times when the energy changes within a specific location or country.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 13, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'climate' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3452

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'climate' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4778

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'climate' in Nouns Frequency: #1368

Anagrams for climate »

1. metical

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of climate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of climate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of climate in a Sentence

1. Hillary Clinton:

   I think it is imperative that we look at the Keystone pipeline as what I believe it is -- a distraction from important work we have to do on climate change, and unfortunately from my perspective, one that interferes with our ability to move forward with all the other issues. Therefore I oppose it.

2. Veronica Gundu:

   We are currently developing the (national) Climate Policy - the country's first - and we need as many resources as we can get.

3. Maria Neira:

   Human health is connected to (the effects of climate change) to a level that people might not understand correctly, if the countries agree to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ... all of those interventions to tackle the causes of climate change will result in benefits for our health.

4. Tanya Lokshina:

   These lists have no legal power, but they do enjoy the very real power to intimidate and incite self-censorship. They have already become an important part of the witch hunt against critics of the government by creating a climate of hostility, fear, and suspicion.

5. Rowland Shea:

   With climate change increasing water scarcity in much of the West, consideration of energy development impacts on watersheds can no longer be optional.

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