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Definition of subtropical

subtropical

/ˌsʌbˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/
sub · trop · i · cal
Adverb:subtropically
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subtropical Lexical Profile

subtropical Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or situated in the geographical regions immediately bordering the tropics, typically experiencing hot summers and mild winters.

Example

"Southern Florida and parts of coastal Australia enjoy a humid subtropical climate that supports lush vegetation year-round."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century by combining the Latin prefix sub- ('under' or 'bordering on') with tropical, originally from Ancient Greek tropikos ('relating to a turn of the sun at the solstice').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subtropical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subtropical
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