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tropics

/ˈtrɑː.pɪks/
trop · ics
Adverb:tropically
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Plural:tropics
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Adjective:tropical
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tropics Lexical Profile

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The geographical region of the Earth surrounding the Equator, bounded in latitude by the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by a warm, humid climate.

Example

"Many migratory birds fly south to spend the winter months in the warm climate of the tropics."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Middle English, via Latin from 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 at the solstices.

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