climatic
gb/klaɪmˈætɪk/ us/klaɪmˈætɪk/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
relation
1
relating to climate
connected with the usual weather conditions of a place over a long period of time
Schéma d’usage :
climatic [condition/change/factor/pattern/zone]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse climatic with climactic, which means connected with the most exciting or important point of something.
Synonymes
climate-related (clearer and more common in everyday contexts)
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meteorological (more technical and more about weather and atmospheric science)
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environmental (broader; includes climate but also other natural conditions)
Antonymes
nonclimatic (not related to climate; mainly used in technical contexts)
Collocations
climatic conditions
|climatic change
|climatic factors
|climatic patterns
|climatic variations
|climatic zone
|climatic differences
|climatic extremes
|climatic shifts
|climatic impact
Thèmes
climate
|weather
|environment
|geography
|science
Exemples
- The region's climatic conditions make it suitable for growing olives and grapes.
- Scientists studied the climatic changes that affected rainfall over the last century.
- Architects must consider local climatic factors such as humidity, wind, and seasonal temperature.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The island has mild climatic conditions.
- Plants respond to climatic changes.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
climatic
API
GB/klaɪmˈætɪk/
US/klaɪmˈætɪk/
Syllabes et accentuation
cli - mat - ic (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: climatic
Expressions
climatic change
1/klaɪmˈætɪk t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
change in climate
a change in the usual climate over time
Exemples
- The report examines climatic change in the North Atlantic region.
- Evidence of past climatic change can be found in ice cores and tree rings.
- Farmers are already seeing the effects of climatic change on growing seasons.
climatic conditions
1/klaɪmˈætɪk kəndˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
long-term weather conditions
the usual weather of a place over a long time
Exemples
- The crop grows best in warm, dry climatic conditions.
- These animals have adapted to the harsh climatic conditions of the Arctic.
- Local building designs reflect the climatic conditions of the region.
climatic zone
1/klaɪmˈætɪk zˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
technical
area with similar climate
an area of the world with a particular kind of climate
Exemples
- The country includes several climatic zones, from coastal rainforest to high desert.
- Tropical climatic zones usually have warm temperatures throughout the year.
- Climate models predict that some climatic zones may shift northward.