atmosphere

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 See also

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[edit] Etymology

From New Latin atmosphaera, from Ancient Greek ἀτμός (atmos), “‘steam’”) + Ancient Greek σφαῖρα (sfaíra), “‘sphere’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈæt.məsˌfɛə(ɹ)/, SAMPA: "{t.m@s%fE@(r)/
• (US) IPA: /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/, SAMPA: /"{tm@s%fIr/

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[edit] Noun

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atmosphere (plural atmospheres)

1. The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
2. The air in a particular place.
3. The mood or feeling in a situation.
4. A unit of measurement for pressure (symbol: atm)

[edit] Synonyms

• (mood): air, ambiance, feeling, mood

[edit] Related terms

• atmospheric
• atmospherics

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[edit] See also

• ambiance, ambience
• mood