humidex

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noun

A measurement used by Canadian meteorologists to reflect the combined effect of heat and humidity, as the apparent temperature felt by a person.

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Meanings

nounhumidex (plural humidexes)

plural humidexes

  1. CanadaclimatologyA measurement used by Canadian meteorologists to reflect the combined effect of heat and humidity, as the apparent temperature felt by a person.

Origin

Blend of humidity + index.

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APA

humidex. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/humidex

MLA

“humidex.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/humidex. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “humidex,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/humidex.

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