Equatorial: meaning, definitions and examples

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equatorial

 

[ ɪˌkwəˈtɔːrɪəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

climate

relating to or near the equator, especially the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Synonyms

equator, equatorial belt, tropical

Examples of usage

  • The equatorial regions receive more sunlight throughout the year.
  • The equatorial climate is characterized by high temperatures and humidity.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0°.

Synonyms

celestial equator, equatorial circle, equinoctial line

Examples of usage

  • The equator passes through several countries in Africa and South America.
  • The equator is the starting point for measuring latitude.

Translations

Translations of the word "equatorial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equatorial

🇮🇳 भूमध्य रेखीय

🇩🇪 äquatorial

🇮🇩 khatulistiwa

🇺🇦 екваторіальний

🇵🇱 równikowy

🇯🇵 赤道の

🇫🇷 équatorial

🇪🇸 ecuatorial

🇹🇷 ekvatoral

🇰🇷 적도의

🇸🇦 استوائي

🇨🇿 rovníkový

🇸🇰 rovníkový

🇨🇳 赤道的

🇸🇮 ekvatorialni

🇮🇸 miðbaugs

🇰🇿 экваторлық

🇬🇪 ეკვატორული

🇦🇿 ekvatorial

🇲🇽 ecuatorial

Word origin

The word 'equatorial' originated from the Latin word 'aequatorialis' which means 'pertaining to an equator'. The concept of the equator as an imaginary line dividing the earth into two hemispheres dates back to ancient civilizations. The equatorial regions are known for their unique climate and biodiversity, making them significant areas of study for scientists and researchers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,225, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.