meteorology
Pronunciation: /ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒi/
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Definition of meteorology
noun
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /-rəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective
Pronunciation: /-rəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)li/
adverb
Origin:
early 17th century: from Greek meteōrologia, from meteōron 'of the atmosphere' (see meteor)
Spelling help
Spell meteorology and the related word meteorologist with -eor- in the middle.