subtropical

adjective

sub·​trop·​i·​cal ˌsəb-ˈträ-pi-kəl How to pronounce subtropical (audio)
variants or less commonly subtropic
: of, relating to, or being the regions bordering on the tropical zone
subtropical environment
subtropical grasses

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For example, scientists know megamouths roam the neritic and oceanic waters of tropical and subtropical latitudes, spanning depths from the surface down to the bathypelagic zone over 3937 ft (1200 m) deep. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The disease is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical climates. Devika Rao, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Local dengue transmission is typically common in tropical and subtropical areas of the world -- including Florida and U.S. territories in the Caribbean. Jack Moore, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024 With over 600 species, stingless honey bees are the largest group of honey-producing bees; they’re found throughout tropical and subtropical parts of the world. New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subtropical 

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subtropical was in 1829

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“Subtropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtropical. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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subtropical

adjective
sub·​trop·​i·​cal ˌsəb-ˈträp-i-kəl How to pronounce subtropical (audio)
ˈsəb-
variants also subtropic
: of, relating to, or being the regions bordering on the tropical zone
subtropical forests

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