Word
subtropical
Phoneticssub·trop·i·cal
UK/sʌbtɹˈɒpɪkəl/
Definition
adj. describing a climate that is warmer than a temperate one but not as hot as a tropical one. It usually has warm summers and mild winters.
adj. relating to or characteristic of a climate that is intermediate between tropical and temperate, typically featuring warm to hot summers and mild winters.
Examples
“The city has a subtropical climate with very hot summers.”
“Many subtropical regions are famous for their citrus groves and warm, humid weather throughout the year.”
“The transition from a temperate to a subtropical climate often results in a significant increase in biodiversity, as species from both zones begin to overlap.”
Examples
simple
“The city has a subtropical climate with very hot summers.”
contextual
“Many subtropical regions are famous for their citrus groves and warm, humid weather throughout the year.”
complex
“The transition from a temperate to a subtropical climate often results in a significant increase in biodiversity, as species from both zones begin to overlap.”
Real-World Examples
“The region has an extreme subtropical monsoon climate, with scorching summer heat, heavy monsoon rain and frequent typhoons.” “Pelagic sargassum is a type of brown seaweed that floats on the ocean surface and is naturally abundant in the Sargasso Sea, a region of the subtropical North Atlantic.” Etymology
From sub- + tropical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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