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Definition of subtropics

subtropics

/sʌbˈtrɑː.pɪks/
sub · trop · ics
Adverb:subtropically
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Plural:subtropics
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Adjective:subtropical
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subtropics Lexical Profile

subtropics Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The geographical and climatic zones of the Earth located immediately north and south of the tropical zone, roughly between 23.5° and 35° latitude in both hemispheres, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Example

"Many citrus fruits and palm trees thrive in the warm, humid climate of the subtropics."

• Rhymes for subtropics

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the Latin prefix 'sub-' (meaning 'under' or 'near') and 'tropics', which derives from the Ancient Greek 'tropikos' (relating to a turn of the sun at the solstice).

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