Bioclimatological

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.klaɪ.mə.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to bioclimatology; concerning the scientific study of climate's effects on living organisms.

Etymology

From bioclimatology (bio- + climate + -logy 'study') + -ical. A 20th-century academic formation combining biological and climatological disciplines.

Kelly Says

This word appears in research papers investigating climate change impacts—it's the technical adjective that lets scientists discuss how shifting temperatures will reshape where species can live.

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