frontogenesis

fron·to·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fruhn-tuh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌfrʌn təˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fruhn-tuh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌfrʌn təˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definitions of frontogenesis word

noun frontogenesis the formation or increase of a front or frontal zone. 1
noun frontogenesis the formation or development of a front through the meeting of air or water masses from different origins 0
noun frontogenesis the formation of a weather front as a result of contact between two different air masses, usually with resultant clouds and precipitation 0

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Origin of frontogenesis

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; fronto- + -genesis

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Parts of speech for Frontogenesis

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frontogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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