Meaning & use

Climatic

adjective·Academic

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Relating to climate or weather patterns over a long period.

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Rising sea levels are one consequence of climatic change.

The region's climatic conditions make it ideal for growing grapes.

A note on using this word

Often confused with 'climactic' (relating to a climax); the two words are unrelated despite their similar spelling.

Words with a similar meaning

meteorological

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