Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place: "Atmospheric condition" refers to the measurable, short-term state of the atmosphere, characterized by elements such as temperature, humidity, wind, cloudiness, and precipitation.

Usage

• The term "atmospheric condition" is a formal or scientific way to describe what is commonly called "weather." It is often used in technical reports, aviation, and scientific discussions.
• It is typically used in the plural form "atmospheric conditions" to describe the collective state of these elements.
• Example: "The pilot checked the atmospheric conditions before takeoff."

Examples

• Noun:
  • Fog is a dangerous atmospheric condition for drivers.
  • Scientists study how different atmospheric conditions affect climate patterns.
  • The flight was delayed due to adverse atmospheric conditions.

Advanced Usage

• "in all atmospheric conditions": functioning or occurring regardless of the weather.
  • This equipment is designed to operate in all atmospheric conditions.
• The phrase is central to fields like meteorology and environmental science, where precise measurement of conditions (e.g., pressure, visibility) is critical.

Variants and Related Words

• Weather (n): The more common, everyday term for atmospheric conditions.
• Meteorological conditions (n): A synonym often used in scientific and technical contexts.
• Climate (n): The long-term average of atmospheric conditions in a region, as opposed to the short-term "condition."

Synonyms

• Weather
• Meteorological conditions
• Weather conditions

Related Phrases

• Adverse atmospheric conditions: Poor or dangerous weather.
  • The ship sought shelter from the adverse atmospheric conditions.
• Prevailing atmospheric conditions: The most common or typical weather for a location or season.
  • The plants are adapted to the prevailing atmospheric conditions of the desert.

Noun

1. the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
   • they were hoping for good weather
   • every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception
   • the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow