Troposphere

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɒpəˌsfɪər/

Definitions of troposphere

noun the lowest region of the Earth's atmosphere, where most weather phenomena occur

Example Sentences

A1 The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.

A2 Weather events such as rain and storms occur in the troposphere.

B1 The troposphere contains approximately 75% of the atmosphere's mass.

B2 Commercial airplanes typically fly in the lower part of the troposphere.

C1 The troposphere plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate and temperature.

C2 Scientists study the troposphere to better understand atmospheric dynamics and climate change.

Examples of troposphere in a Sentence

formal The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where most weather phenomena occur.

informal Planes fly in the troposphere because it's the layer closest to the ground.

slang I heard it's pretty turbulent in the troposphere today, so hold on tight!

figurative In the troposphere of social media, trends come and go quickly.

Grammatical Forms of troposphere

• plural: tropospheres
• comparative: more tropospheric
• superlative: most tropospheric
• present tense: troposphere
• future tense: will troposphere
• perfect tense: has troposphered
• continuous tense: is troposphering
• singular: troposphere
• positive degree: troposphere
• infinitive: to troposphere
• gerund: troposphering
• participle: troposphered

Origin and Evolution of troposphere

First Known Use: 1908 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'troposphere' originates from the Greek words 'tropos' meaning 'turn' or 'mixing' and 'sphaira' meaning 'sphere'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'troposphere' was first used in 1908 by French meteorologist Léon Teisserenc de Bort to describe the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur. Over time, the word has become widely accepted in meteorology and atmospheric science to refer to this specific atmospheric layer.