Subtropics

Pronunciation: /sʌbˈtrɑpɪks/

Definitions of subtropics

noun a region or climate zone that lies just north or south of the tropics

Example Sentences

A1 The subtropics have a warm climate.

A2 Many fruits grow in the subtropics.

B1 Tourists often visit the subtropics for the sunny weather.

B2 The subtropics are known for their diverse plant and animal species.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of climate change on the subtropics.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the biodiversity of the subtropics.

Examples of subtropics in a Sentence

formal The subtropics are regions located between the tropics and temperate zones.

informal I love vacationing in the subtropics because of the warm weather and beautiful beaches.

slang Let's head to the subtropics for some fun in the sun!

figurative Living in the subtropics feels like being in a perpetual summer paradise.

Grammatical Forms of subtropics

• plural: subtropics
• comparative: more subtropical
• superlative: most subtropical
• present tense: subtropics
• future tense: will be subtropical
• perfect tense: has been subtropical
• continuous tense: is being subtropical
• singular: subtropic
• positive degree: subtropical
• infinitive: to subtropic
• gerund: subtropicking
• participle: subtropicking

Origin and Evolution of subtropics

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subtropics' originated from Latin, where 'sub-' means below or near and 'tropics' refers to the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Evolution of the word: The term 'subtropics' has been used to describe regions on Earth located just below the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, where the climate is typically warm and semi-arid. Over time, the term has become widely used in geographical and climatological contexts to refer to these specific regions.