tropic

• Zu den Tropen gehörend; den Bereich oder das Klima zwischen den Wendekreisen betreffend, das heiß und feucht ist.

Relating to the tropics; describing a region or climate that is hot and humid.

1. Relating to the tropicsB1formal

   Connected with or located in the region near the equator, known for its warm climate.

   tropisch

   • The tropical rainforest is home to many unique species.
   • She enjoys studying tropical plants and flowers.
   • The ship sailed through tropical waters.

   Synonymeequatorialtorridtropical

2. Hot and humid climateB1formal

   Describing weather or climate that is very hot and moist, typical of equatorial regions.

   Tropisch

   • The tropical heat made it difficult to work outside.
   • They experienced tropical storms during their vacation.
   • The air felt thick and tropical after the rain.

   Synonymehumidmuggysteamysultryswelteringtorridtropical

   Antonymearcticcoldfrigidpolartemperate

• Substantiv, das einen der beiden Wendekreise bezeichnet, die etwa 23,5 Grad nördlich (Wendekreis des Krebses) und südlich (Wendekreis des Steinbocks) des Äquators liegen und die Grenzen der heißen Zone markieren; auch allgemein für die heiße Zone oder die Tropen.

A noun referring to either of two imaginary lines of latitude, approximately 23.5 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator, which mark the boundaries of the Torrid Zone.

1. Geographical lineB2formal

   One of two imaginary lines of latitude, approximately 23.5 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator, marking the farthest points where the sun can be directly overhead.

   Wendekreis

   • The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico and India.
   • The sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn in December.
   • These lines define the boundaries of the tropical zone.