tropical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to a tropical climate, with warm, wet weather and plentiful rainfall.

  - "The tropical rainforest is home to many unique species."
  - "People who live in tropical areas often drink coconut water."

• adjective

  Tropical diseases are illnesses spread by insects, found mainly in warm climates.

  - "Malaria is a common tropical disease."
  - "The World Health Organization works to prevent the spread of tropical diseases."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tropical
hope , mope , scope

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Variants

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tropical , tropically , tropical aquarium , tropical aquariums , tropical cyclone , tropical cyclones , tropical fish , tropical fishes , tropical oil , tropical oils , tropical rain forest , tropical rain forests , tropical rainforest , tropical rainforests , tropical sprue , tropical storm , tropical storms , sprue , sprues

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'tropikos', meaning 'turning' or 'change of direction', due to the tropical zones being the areas where the sun's rays are directly overhead.

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Trivia

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1. The equator is not considered part of the tropics, as it does not experience the changing of the seasons.

2. The largest tropical rainforest in the world is the Amazon Rainforest.

3. Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons, can cause massive destruction when they make landfall.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tropics: The region around the Earth where the sun is directly overhead at least once a year, located between the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.

2. Tropical storm: A storm that forms over warm ocean waters and has sustained winds of at least 34 mph (54 km/h).

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Culture

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The term 'tropical' is often used to describe various aspects of life in warm climates, including music, art, and literature. For instance, tropical music includes genres like salsa, reggae, and calypso, while tropical art often features bright colors and images of exotic plants and animals. In literature, tropical settings have been used to explore themes of exoticism, adventure, and romance.

How to Memorize "tropical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lush, green rainforest with exotic animals and bright, colorful flowers. Visualize the warm, humid air and the sound of raindrops hitting the forest floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tropical' with warm weather, exotic places, and bright colors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tropical Trip' to remember the definition: 'Tropical' means relating to a climate with warm, wet weather and plentiful rainfall.

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