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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTropics
/ˈtrɒp.ɪks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The regions of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by a warm climate.
"The tropics are known for their lush rainforests and diverse wildlife." - 2
A region or climate characterized by high temperatures and significant rainfall.
"Many tropical countries rely on agriculture due to the fertile soil found in the tropics."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tropics' originates from the Greek word 'tropikos', meaning 'turning' or 'change', referring to the regions of the Earth where the sun appears to turn at the solstices. It has evolved through Latin 'tropicus' to denote the areas between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by a warm climate.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tropics" is said worldwide
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Tropiques
Transliteration: tʁo.pik
"Les tropiques sont connus pour leur biodiversité."
Tropen
Transliteration: ˈtʁoːpən
"Die Tropen sind reich an verschiedenen Pflanzenarten."
Tropici
Transliteration: ˈtrɔ.pi.tʃi
"I tropici hanno un clima caldo e umido."
Trópicos
Transliteration: ˈtɾopikos
"Los trópicos son hogar de muchas especies exóticas."
Trópicos
Transliteration: ˈtɾɔ.pikuz
"Os trópicos têm uma biodiversidade incrível."
उष्णकटिबंधीय
Transliteration: uṣṇakaṭibandhīya
"उष्णकटिबंधीय क्षेत्र में कई प्रकार की वनस्पतियाँ पाई जाती हैं।"
热带
Transliteration: rèdài
"热带地区的气候非常潮湿。"
열대
Transliteration: yeoldae
"열대 지역은 다양한 생물종의 서식지입니다."
熱帯
Transliteration: nettai
"熱帯地域は多様な生態系を持っています。"
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