Climatological

/ˌklɪmətəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or based on the scientific study of climate patterns, systems, and regional climates.

Etymology

From climatology (climate + Greek logia 'study') plus -ical. The double suffix makes this the standard scholarly form of the adjective.

Kelly Says

Scientists prefer 'climatological' over 'climatologic' because the extra syllables make research sound more rigorous—it's one of those unspoken rules in scientific communities!

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