tropical — relating to or situated in the tropics; very hot and humid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or situated in the tropics; very hot and humid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My boss promised a tropical vacation, but we ended up in a tropical storm instead.
- The tropical fish in the aquarium looked more comfortable than the tourists outside.
- Scientists are studying the effects of climate change on tropical ecosystems.
tropical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/]
relating to or situated in the tropics; very hot and humid
She sipped coconut water on a tropical beach lined with tall palms.
In tropical heat, optical tools reveal topical treasures!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek tropikos, which comes from trope meaning 'to turn' or 'to change'. Ancient Greeks named the regions where the sun appeared to reverse direction at the solstices, marking the boundaries of the torrid zone.
Breakdown
tropic- (from Greek tropikos, turning) + -al (adjective suffix forming relational adjectives).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss promised a tropical vacation, but we ended up in a tropical storm instead.”
“The tropical fish in the aquarium looked more comfortable than the tourists outside.”
“Scientists are studying the effects of climate change on tropical ecosystems.”
“The tropical medicine department specializes in diseases common in hot climates.”
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