subtropic meaning

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subtropic (adjective): of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics.

Definition of subtropic

  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

    Synonyms: subtropical, semitropical, semitropic

    Related forms: subtropics

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in IC · 9-letter words

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