Autumn
Autumn
Autumn (pronounced: /ˈɔːtəm/), also known as fall in North American English, is one of the four temperate seasons. The term originates from the Latin word "autumnus".
Etymology
The term "Autumn" is derived from the Latin word "autumnus", with the root of the term being "auctus", which means "increase". This is likely in reference to the increase in harvested crops during this season.
Definition
Autumn is the season that comes after summer and before winter. In the temperate zones, it is the season when the temperatures start to fall, leaves change colors and fall off the trees, and days start to get shorter.
Related Terms
- Equinox: An equinox is a specific moment in time when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length. The autumnal equinox marks the start of autumn.
- Harvest: Harvest is the process of gathering mature crops from the fields. The start of harvest marks the beginning of autumn in many cultures.
- Hibernation: Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and lower metabolic rate. Many animals start their hibernation during autumn.
- Migration: Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. Many birds migrate during the autumn season.
- Deciduous: Deciduous trees are trees that shed their leaves annually. This process usually happens during the autumn season.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autumn
- Wikipedia's article - Autumn
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