Used in a Sentence

climates

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for climates.

Editorial note

Does it mean that the trees are growing very differently under different climates?

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Quick take

(figuratively) The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of climates gathered in one view.

noun

(figuratively) The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

noun

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for climates.

noun

(figuratively) The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

noun

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

Example sentences

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Does it mean that the trees are growing very differently under different climates?

2

In rural areas it might work, though again issues of moisture and cool climates would concern me.

3

Also wonder how cost effective it is in harsh climates where there is less sun.

4

The first-person nature and the multiple climates and biomes promises a much more interesting experience of exploration than Starflight ever had.

5

Clearly men did and do not have the ability to vote in a large amount of political climates both historically and currently.

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You could think certain people are genetically better adapted to cold or hot climates.

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What happens to the argument about energy efficiency in winter in cold climates?

8

I'd like to see you compare the density of mosquitoes in colder climates to those close to the equator.

9

Blackberries are hardy, and will grow well in many climates that get rain.

10

I believe that a common method of insulating mud-built buildings in cooler climates is mixing straw with the mud.

11

I'd also suspect, generally, that drainage and humidity control would be issues in moister / wetter climates.

12

All the pictures on the website seem to be taken in arid climates.

Quote examples

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Company policies that are friendly to moms and their kids tend to also be better climates for anyone who can't make it on "traditional" terms of success.

2

"Climate change" sounds too mild and climates have been changing forever; the difference is that they're now happening at a level that represents a genuine existential risk, because every time that they've changed this fast for a prolonged period of time, it's triggered an extinction event.

3

(People in favor of the approaches taken by these states might call them "business-friendly" climates; I think being friendly towards corporations, in an age where people cheer them for being amoral, is kind of stupid.) Monopsonic/oligopsonic concerns are another one to keep in mind, though.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use climates in a sentence?

Does it mean that the trees are growing very differently under different climates?

What does climates mean?

(figuratively) The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

What part of speech is climates?

climates is commonly used as noun.