celsius

UK: ˈsɛlsiəs | US: ˈsɛlsiəs

Definition

  1. adj. relating to a temperature scale where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° under standard conditions

Structure
cels <high>ius <adjective suffix>
Etymology

celsius = cels<high> + ius<adjective suffix>

  • cels<high>: From Latin celsus (lofty, elevated), referencing the "degree" measurement system.
  • ius<adjective suffix>: A Latin suffix forming adjectives, often used in scientific nomenclature.

Etymology Origin:
The word Celsius honors Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who proposed the centigrade temperature scale in 1742. The Latin root celsus (high) metaphorically aligns with the concept of measuring "degrees" of temperature. The suffix -ius standardizes it as a scientific term.

Examples

  1. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

  2. The lab requires temperatures to be recorded in Celsius.

  3. The Celsius scale is widely used in scientific research.

  4. Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius using the formula (°F − 32) × 5/9.

  5. The weather forecast predicts a high of 25°C (Celsius) tomorrow.