English word atmosphere comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) σφαῖρα, Ancient Greek (to 1453) ἀτμός, and later French atmosphère (Atmosphere.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| σφαῖρα | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| ἀτμός | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| atmosphaera | New Latin (la-new) | |
| atmosphère | French (fra) | Atmosphere. |
| atmosphere | English (eng) | (figuratively) The apparent mood felt in an environment.. A unit of measurement for pressure equal to 101325 Pa (symbol: atm). The air in a particular place.. The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body. |