What is another word for anticyclonic?

Pronunciation: [ˌantɪsa͡ɪklˈɒnɪk] (IPA)

Anticyclonic refers to the movement or circulation of wind in the atmosphere in a clockwise direction - the opposite of cyclonic. Some synonyms for anticyclonic include high pressure, fair weather, sunny, clear skies, and anti-cyclone. The term anti-cyclone refers to a region of high atmospheric pressure that prevents air from rising, leading to clear skies and calm weather. Fair weather refers to a period of calm, sunny weather in contrast to a storm or turbulent weather. Clear skies are also a synonym for anticyclonic and indicate that there is no cloud cover and the weather is dry and sunny.

Synonyms for Anticyclonic:

What are the hypernyms for Anticyclonic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Anticyclonic

This occurs during anticyclonic conditions.
"Wind and Weather"
Alexander McAdie

Related words: anti-cyclone, anti-cyclonic circulation, anti-cyclonic storm, anti-cyclone winds

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