meridional

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adjective

me·rid·i·o·nal mə-ˈri-dē-ə-nᵊl How to pronounce meridional (audio)

: of, relating to, or situated in the south : southern

: of, relating to, or characteristic of people living in the south especially of France

: of, relating to, or situated on or along a meridian

meridionally

mə-ˈri-dē-ə-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce meridional (audio)

adverb

meridional

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noun

: a native or inhabitant of southern Europe and especially southern France

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Adjective

In the movie, a freshwater pulse from the melting Arctic ice sheet shuts down the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC).

David Bressan, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 For 2000 years, vineyards have been exploited in the Bordeaux region thanks to its mild oceanic climate coupled with meridional shades.

Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021 Scientists say a long-term pattern of climate variability called the Atlantic meridional mode helps determine the level of hurricane activity.

Henry Fountain, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2017

Noun

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, called AMOC, is a key conveyor belt for ocean water and air, creating weather.

CBS News, 12 Apr. 2018

单词	meridional
释义	meridional 1 of 2 adjective me·rid·i·o·nal mə-ˈri-dē-ə-nᵊl 1 : of, relating to, or situated in the south : southern 2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of people living in the south especially of France 3 : of, relating to, or situated on or along a meridian meridionally mə-ˈri-dē-ə-nᵊl-ē adverb meridional 2 of 2 noun : a native or inhabitant of southern Europe and especially southern France Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective In the movie, a freshwater pulse from the melting Arctic ice sheet shuts down the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC). David Bressan, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 For 2000 years, vineyards have been exploited in the Bordeaux region thanks to its mild oceanic climate coupled with meridional shades. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021 Scientists say a long-term pattern of climate variability called the Atlantic meridional mode helps determine the level of hurricane activity. Henry Fountain, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2017 Noun The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, called AMOC, is a key conveyor belt for ocean water and air, creating weather. CBS News, 12 Apr. 2018 Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Middle French meridionel, from Late Latin meridionalis, from Latin meridies First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1878, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition meridional adjective me·rid·i·o·nal mə-ˈrid-ē-ən-ᵊl : of, relating to, or situated on or along a meridian meridional differences in the acuity of vision meridional and circular fibers of the ciliary muscle
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meridional

adjective

noun

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Word History

Medical Definition

adjective