Atmospherically

/ætməsˈfɛrɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere; with respect to atmospheric conditions.

Etymology

From 'atmospherical' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). Developed to describe actions or conditions evaluated through the lens of atmospheric science.

Kelly Says

When meteorologists talk 'atmospherically,' they're using science-speak to mean 'when you look at what's happening in the air and weather,' which is actually pretty specific!

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