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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSubtropical
/ˌsʌbˈtrɒpɪkəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to regions or climates that are situated just outside the tropics, typically characterized by warm temperatures and seasonal variations.
"The subtropical climate of the region allows for a diverse range of plant species to thrive." - 2
Describing a zone that experiences mild winters and hot summers, often found in areas such as southern parts of the United States.
"Many subtropical areas are known for their lush vegetation and wildlife."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'subtropical' is derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'below' or 'under' and 'tropical', which comes from the Greek word 'tropikos', meaning 'turn' or 'change'. It was first used in the 19th century to describe regions that are adjacent to tropical areas, indicating a climate that is somewhat warmer than temperate but cooler than tropical.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Subtropical" is said worldwide
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subtropical
Transliteration: subtropical
"Le climat subtropical de cette région favorise une grande diversité de plantes."
subtropisch
Transliteration: subtropisch
"Das subtropische Klima ermöglicht das Wachstum vieler Pflanzenarten."
subtropicale
Transliteration: subtropicale
"Il clima subtropicale della regione è ideale per molte coltivazioni."
subtropical
Transliteration: subtropical
"El clima subtropical permite una gran variedad de especies vegetales."
subtropical
Transliteration: subtropical
"O clima subtropical da região é favorável ao crescimento de diversas plantas."
उपउष्णकटिबंधीय
Transliteration: upauṣṇakaṭibandhīya
"इस क्षेत्र का उपउष्णकटिबंधीय जलवायु कई प्रकार की वनस्पतियों के लिए अनुकूल है।"
亚热带
Transliteration: yà rè dài
"该地区的亚热带气候适合多种植物生长。"
아열대
Transliteration: ayeoldae
"이 지역의 아열대 기후는 다양한 식물의 성장을 촉진합니다."
亜熱帯
Transliteration: anetsutai
"この地域の亜熱帯気候は多くの植物が育つのに適しています。"
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