tropical

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/ˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/

adjective
from or relating to the area between the two tropics

tropical in a sentence

  • “Who could resist the seductions of the tropical island?”
  • “tropical fish”
  • “a tropical island / region”
  • “The city has a relatively strong economy based on tourism, and enjoys a tropical climate.”

What does “tropical” mean?

tropical (adjective) means from or relating to the area between the two tropics. It is pronounced /ˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "tropical" mean?
tropical (adjective) means: from or relating to the area between the two tropics
How do you pronounce "tropical"?
"tropical" is pronounced /ˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "tropical" in a sentence?
Here is "tropical" used in a sentence: Who could resist the seductions of the tropical island?

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