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subtropical

subt·ro·pi·cal

uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics

  • “even near the equator vegetation at 5000 ft is subtropical rather than tropical”

Origin

From sub- + tropical.

Phrases

  • subtropical cyclone
  • subtropical depression
  • subtropical storm

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