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equatorial

UK
/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːrɪəl/
US
/ˌɛkwəˈtɔriəl/

Translations

equatorialadjective
more equatorial
Comp.
most equatorial
Super.
UK
/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːrɪəl/
US
/ˌɛkwəˈtɔriəl/
The equatorial climate is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year.
Le climat équatorial se caractérise par de բարձրes températures et de fortes pluies tout au long de l’année.
Synonyms
tropical
near the equator
equatorially
equatorialnoun
equatorials
pl
UK
/ˌiː.kwəˈtɔː.ri.əl/
US
/ˌi.kwəˈtɔr.i.əl/
Specialized astronomy usage referring to a telescope or telescope mount
équatorialAstronomie.
The observatory’s 30-inch equatorial was built in the late nineteenth century.
L’équatorial de 30 pouces de l’observatoire a été construit à la fin du XIXe siècle.

Definitions

equatorialadjective
Relating to, or situated at or near the equator.
The equatorial climate is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year.
Having characteristics typical of the regions at or near the equator, such as high humidity and dense vegetation.
The equatorial forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
equatorialnoun
An astronomical telescope or telescope mounting whose axis is parallel to the Earth's axis of rotation.
The observatory’s 30-inch equatorial was built in the late nineteenth century.
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