Subtropic: meaning, definitions and examples

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subtropic

 

[ sสŒbหˆtrษ’pษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

climate regions

Subtropic refers to the geographic regions located just north and south of the tropics. These areas typically experience hot, humid summers and mild winters. The subtropics can be characterized by diverse vegetation, including deserts, grasslands, and forests. They often receive ample rainfall, making them suitable for agriculture. Various ecosystems thrive in these climates, supporting a wide range of flora and fauna.

Synonyms

semitropical, subtropical.

Examples of usage

  • The subtropic climate is ideal for growing citrus fruits.
  • Many subtropic regions boast rich biodiversity.
  • Agriculture thrives in subtropic areas due to favorable weather.
  • Tourists enjoy the warm weather in subtropic destinations.

Translations

Translations of the word "subtropic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subtropical

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค‰เคทเฅเคฃเค•เคŸเคฟเคฌเค‚เคงเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช subtropisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subtropis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฑั‚ั€ะพะฟั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podzwrotnikowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบœ็†ฑๅธฏใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท subtropical

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subtropical

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท subtropikal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์—ด๋Œ€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูˆุงุฆูŠ ูุฑุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ subtropickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ subtropickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบš็ƒญๅธฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ subtropski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ suรฐrรฆnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฑั‚ั€ะพะฟะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒ‘แƒขแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ subtropik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subtropical

Etymology

The term 'subtropic' is derived from the Latin roots 'sub', meaning 'under' or 'below', and 'tropicus', meaning 'turning' or 'tropic'. The concept originates from ancient Greek and Roman geographical science, where 'tropics' referred to the regions of the Earth where the sun is directly overhead at least once a year. As geographic knowledge expanded, the term 'subtropic' began to be used to denote the areas lying just outside these tropic zones. It reflects a significant climatic zone where temperatures are generally higher than temperate regions, contributing to a distinctive ecological diversity. This classification has been important for agriculture, ecology, and climate studies, underscoring the relevance of climatic boundaries in environmental science.