climatic
climatic — adjective
1. describing the average weather that a place or region experiences over decades o
describing the average weather that a place or region experiences over decades or centuries, including temperature, rainfall, and seasonal patterns
Climatic records from the past century show a steady rise in global temperatures.
climatic records + show — common data collocation
The Watanabe family moved north in search of a cooler climatic zone.
climatic zone — noun collocation for regions
Climatic conditions in the Sahara make it difficult for most animals to survive.
Dr. Okafor presented her findings on climatic shifts in the Arctic region.
Farmers in central India can now predict monsoon rains using climatic models.
- weather-related
less formal and more general; 'weather' refers to short-term conditions, while 'climatic' implies long-term patterns
- meteorological
more scientific and narrower; refers to the study of the atmosphere and day-to-day weather rather than long-term averages
- atmospheric
broader; can refer to the general mood or feeling of a place in addition to physical atmosphere
- environmental
much broader; encompasses all surrounding conditions including soil, air, water, and living things
用法筆記
This adjective is most often placed before a noun (attributive position). Do not confuse with 'climactic' (meaning 'forming a climax'), which sounds similar but has an unrelated meaning — 'climatic' deals with climate, 'climactic' deals with a dramatic peak.