Climature

/ˈklɪmətʃər/ noun

Definition

The general character, mood, or nature of a climate; the distinctive climatic quality of a region.

Etymology

From climate plus the suffix -ure (like in 'nature,' 'feature'). This rare term attempts to describe climate as a characteristic quality rather than just measurements.

Kelly Says

While 'climature' is barely used today, it shows that English speakers once wanted a word for 'the feel of a place's climate'—the way a Mediterranean coast feels different from a rainforest, beyond just temperature numbers.

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