ANTICYCLONIC Meaning and
Definition
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Anticyclonic is an adjective that refers to the properties or characteristics of an anticyclone. An anticyclone is a large-scale atmospheric system associated with the weather patterns characterized by a high-pressure center, circulating in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
Anticyclonic conditions are typically associated with calm and stable weather conditions. The descending air within an anticyclonic system inhibits cloud formation, resulting in clear skies and limited precipitation. Due to the high-pressure center, anticyclones often bring dry and warm conditions to the areas they influence. The lack of significant atmospheric disturbances or fronts within anticyclonic systems can lead to extended periods of fair weather.
In terms of wind flow, anticyclonic refers to the pattern of winds circulating around the high-pressure center of an anticyclone. These winds rotate in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere, diverging outward from the center. In contrast, anticyclonic winds circulate in an anti-clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere.
Anticyclonic conditions are often associated with stable atmospheric conditions, whereas their counterpart, cyclonic systems, are typically associated with more dynamic and changing weather patterns. Anticyclonic weather can be prevalent in regions with subtropical or polar regions, and it plays a crucial role in shaping particular climate zones, influencing the distribution of precipitation and weather patterns on a global scale.
Common Misspellings for ANTICYCLONIC
- znticyclonic
- snticyclonic
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- abticyclonic
- amticyclonic
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- ahticyclonic
- anricyclonic
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Etymology of ANTICYCLONIC
The word "anticyclonic" is derived from the combination of two root words: "anti-" which is Greek for "opposite" or "against", and "cyklon" which is Greek for "circling" or "revolving". The term is commonly used in meteorology to describe weather patterns associated with high-pressure systems, where the air circulates in a clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere, and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
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