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tropical

/ˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/
trop · i · cal
Adverb:tropically
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1

Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of the tropics, the geographical region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Example

"The botanical garden features a glass conservatory filled with orchids and other tropical plants."

2

Very hot and humid, resembling the typical climate of the equatorial regions.

Example

"A sudden spell of tropical weather brought heavy downpours and sweltering humidity to the coast."

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• Rhymes for tropical

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tropheus
trophy
tropic
tropical
tropical rattlesnake
tropically
tropicbird

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 16th century from 'tropic' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back via Latin 'tropicus' to Ancient Greek 'tropikos' ('of or pertaining to a turn or solstice'), from 'trope' ('a turning'), referring to the latitudes where the sun appears to turn back in its annual north-south path.

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