English to English Dictionary

Metaplasia

The reversible replacement of one adult cell type by another adult cell type, often as a response to chronic irritation or stress.

Metate

A quern consisting of a flat or slightly concave stone on which seeds, grains, or other materials are ground using a smaller hand stone.

Metathesis

The transposition of sounds or syllables within a word, such as the historical shift from Old English 'bridd' to Modern English 'bird'.

Metaverse

A collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual reality.

Metempsychosis

The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially after death, into another body, either human or animal.

Meteor

A small body from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, producing a bright streak of light.

Meteor shower

A celestial event during which numerous meteors are observed to radiate from a specific point in the night sky.

Meteoroid

A small rocky or metallic body in outer space that is smaller than an asteroid and can become a meteor when it enters the Earth's atmosphere.

Meteorological

Relating to the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.

Meteorological Record

Data collected regarding atmospheric conditions over a specific period.

Meteorological data

Information and measurements concerning the state of the atmosphere, such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind speed.

Meteorological observation

The act or process of measuring or noting atmospheric conditions such as temperature, pressure, wind, and humidity.