aerology

aer·ol·o·gy

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ai-rol-uh-jee]
- /ɛəˈrɒl ə dʒi/
- /eə.ˈrɒ.lə.dʒɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ai-rol-uh-jee]
- /ɛəˈrɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of aerology word

noun aerology the study of the atmosphere, particularly its upper layers 3
noun aerology the branch of meteorology concerned with the study of air, esp. in the upper atmosphere 3
noun aerology the branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, airplanes, etc. 1
noun aerology (in former use by the U.S. Navy) meteorology. 1
noun aerology The study of the atmosphere, especially away from ground level. 1
noun aerology The study of the air and of the atmosphere. Used in the US Navy until early 1957. The same as meteorology; however, this usage tended to be more administrative than scientific. 0

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Origin of aerology

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; aero- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Aerology

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aerology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for aerology

noun aerology

climatology — the study of climate

Just one Synonym for aerology