tropicality

trop·i·cal

T t

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trop-i-kuh l for 1–4, 6; troh-pi-kuh l for 5]
- /ˈtrɒp ɪ kəl for 1–4, 6; ˈtroʊ pɪ kəl for 5 /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trop-i-kuh l for 1–4, 6; troh-pi-kuh l for 5]
- /ˈtrɒp ɪ kəl for 1–4, 6; ˈtroʊ pɪ kəl for 5 /

Definitions of tropicality word

adjective tropicality pertaining to, characteristic of, occurring in, or inhabiting the tropics, especially the humid tropics: tropical flowers. 1
adjective tropicality very hot and humid: a tropical climate. 1
adjective tropicality designed for use in the tropics or in very hot weather (often used in combination): tropical-weight woolens. 1
adjective tropicality of or relating to either or both of the astronomical tropics. 1
adjective tropicality pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a trope or tropes; metaphorical. 1
noun tropicality tropicals, lightweight clothing, suitable for warm, especially summer weather. 1

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

First recorded in 1520-30; tropic + -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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