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trop·i·cal
 tropical
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- pronunciation:
- tra
pih
k
 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, concerning, characteristic of, or occurring in the tropics.
The country's tropical climate is warm and humid year round.Tropical drinks made with rum are a favorite at the bar.The tropical storm caused extensive damage.
- antonyms:
- arctic
- similar words:
- blazing, equatorial, equinoctial, muggy, southern, sultry, sweltering, torrid
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| definition 2: |
suitable for, or used in, the tropics.
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| related words: |
exotic |
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| derivations: |
tropically (adv.), tropicality (n.) |
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