meteorologia

/me.te.o.ro.loˈdʒi.a/
nounIntermediate meteorology
formal

The scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere, weather, and climate.

Secondo la meteorologia, domani ci sarà una tempesta.

According to meteorology, there will be a storm tomorrow.

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Often used in academic, professional, or technical contexts.

Collocations

stazione meteorologicaweather stationprevisioni meteorologicheweather forecastfenomeno meteorologicometeorological phenomenon

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Expanding Vocabulary

Learn related terms like 'tempo' (weather), 'clima' (climate), and 'atmosfera' (atmosphere) to build a stronger foundation in this topic.

Gold Rule

Gender and Article

Remember that 'meteorologia' is feminine in Italian. Use 'la meteorologia' (the meteorology) and 'una meteorologia' (a meteorology) in sentences.

📖Word Origin

From Greek *meteōrologia*, combining *meteōros* (lofty, high in the air) and *-logia* (study of).

📝Usage Notes

In Italian, 'meteorologia' is a feminine noun. It is often used in compound forms like 'servizio meteorologico' (weather service) or 'modello meteorologico' (weather model).

Word Breakdown

meteoro-
related to atmospheric phenomena
root
+
-logia
study of
suffix
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