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meteorologia
/me.te.o.ro.loˈdʒi.a/
meteorology
La meteorologia studia i fenomeni atmosferici come la pioggia e il vento.
Meteorology studies atmospheric phenomena like rain and wind.
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.
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
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