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subtropical

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //sʌbtɹˈɒpɪkəl// sub·trop·i·cal

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From sub- + tropical.

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