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cyclogenesis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌsaɪkləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
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noun

Meaning 1

The process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes; typically involves an interaction that leads to vertical wind shear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: climatology, meteorology, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

From cyclo- + -genesis.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: cyclogenèse — the process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes
  • German: Zyklogenese — the process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes
  • Icelandic: lægðarmyndun — the process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes
  • Italian: ciclogenesi — the process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes
  • Portuguese: ciclogênese — the process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes
  • Spanish: ciclogénesis — the process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes