Subtropics: meaning, definitions and examples

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subtropics

 

[ ˈsʌbˌtrɒpɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

climate zone

The subtropics refer to the geographical region located between the tropics and the temperate zones, characterized by warm temperatures and moderate rainfall.

Synonyms

subtropical region, subtropical zone

Examples of usage

  • The subtropics are known for their lush vegetation and diverse ecosystems.
  • In the subtropics, you can find a variety of plant and animal species adapted to the warm climate.

Translations

Translations of the word "subtropics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subtrópicos

🇮🇳 उपोष्णकटिबंधीय

🇩🇪 Subtropen

🇮🇩 subtropis

🇺🇦 субтропіки

🇵🇱 subtropiki

🇯🇵 亜熱帯

🇫🇷 subtropiques

🇪🇸 subtrópicos

🇹🇷 subtropikal

🇰🇷 아열대

🇸🇦 شبه استوائي

🇨🇿 subtropy

🇸🇰 subtrópy

🇨🇳 亚热带

🇸🇮 subtropi

🇮🇸 heiðríkjusvæði

🇰🇿 субтропик

🇬🇪 სუბტროპიკები

🇦🇿 subtropiklər

🇲🇽 subtrópicos

Word origin

The term 'subtropics' originated in the mid-19th century from the combination of 'sub-' (meaning below) and 'tropics', referring to the region below the tropics. The concept of subtropics has been used in climatology and geography to define the transitional zone between tropical and temperate regions, playing a significant role in understanding global climate patterns and biodiversity distribution.