Definition of meteorology

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me·te·or·ol·o·gy    (mt--rl-j) KEY 

NOUN:

The science that deals with the phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather and weather conditions.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French météorologie, from Greek meterologi, discussion of astronomical phenomena : meteron, astronomical phenomenon ; see meteor + -logi, -logy

OTHER FORMS:
mete·or·o·logi·cal  (-r--lj-kl) KEY  or mete·or·o·logic(Adjective), mete·or·o·logi·cal·ly(Adverb)