Word
equatorial
Phoneticsequa·to·ri·al
US/ˌikwəˈtɔɹiəɫ/
UK/ɪkwɐtˈɔːɹɪəl/
Geography
Definition
adj. relating to the equator, which is the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth. It often describes places that are very hot and rainy all year.
adj. relating to, situated at, or characteristic of the equator. Often describes climatic conditions or geographical locations within the tropical zone.
Examples
“The country has an equatorial climate with high humidity.”
“Many equatorial regions experience heavy rainfall and consistent temperatures throughout the entire year.”
“The satellite was placed into an equatorial orbit to ensure it remained positioned directly above the Earth's midline for optimal communication coverage.”
Examples
simple
“The country has an equatorial climate with high humidity.”
contextual
“Many equatorial regions experience heavy rainfall and consistent temperatures throughout the entire year.”
complex
“The satellite was placed into an equatorial orbit to ensure it remained positioned directly above the Earth's midline for optimal communication coverage.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“It carries warm water from equatorial and tropical regions to high latitudes in the North Atlantic.” “The storm comes as a powerful El Niño has formed in the central equatorial Pacific Ocean.” “They combined those findings with previously published evidence from the equatorial Atlantic, the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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