meteor
Greekmeteor, atmospheric phenomenon
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From Greek meteōron (thing in the air, celestial phenomenon), from meta- (beyond) + aeirein (to lift). Originally referred to any atmospheric phenomenon — rain, wind, lightning — not just shooting stars. This broader sense survives in meteorology (the study of weather). Meteor, meteoric, and meteorite focus on the space-object meaning.
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meteor
A streak of light in the night sky caused by space matter burning up in the atmosphere; to move very fast
meteorite
A piece of space rock that lands on the earth's surface
meteorologist
A scientist who studies weather and atmospheric phenomena
meteoric
Relating to meteors; extremely fast or brilliant but short-lived
meteorology
The science of studying the atmosphere and predicting weather