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tropic

UK
/ˈtrɒpɪk/
US
/ˈtrɑpɪk/

Translations

tropicnoun
tropics
pl
UK
/ˈtrɒp.ɪk/
US
/ˈtrɑː.pɪk/
Primary modern use as a geographical term; additionally a rare rhetorical sense.
The Tropic of Capricorn cuts across northern Australia.
Le tropique du Capricorne traverse le nord de l’Australie.
tropiquesLe plus souvent au pluriel.
Many tropical storms originate in the tropics.
De nombreuses tempêtes tropicales prennent naissance dans les tropiques.
Additional translations
tropeSens rare, en rhétorique.
tropicadjective
UK
/ˈtrɒpɪk/
US
/ˈtrɑpɪk/
The tropic climate is known for its high humidity and warm temperatures year-round.
Le climat tropical est connu pour son taux d’humidité élevé et ses températures chaudes toute l’année.

Definitions

tropicnoun
Either of the two parallels of latitude about 23°26′ north or south of the equator that mark the limits of the sun’s vertical rays.
The Tropic of Capricorn cuts across northern Australia.
(plural the tropics) The region of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by a hot, humid climate.
Many tropical storms originate in the tropics.
(rare) A figure of speech; trope.
In his lecture he analysed each tropic employed by the playwright.
tropicadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the tropics, the region of the Earth surrounding the equator.
The tropic climate is known for its high humidity and warm temperatures year-round.
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