English · Word Candidate

tropical

/ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tropicals

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to the tropics, the equatorial region between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến vùng nhiệt đới

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

From, or similar to, a hot, humid climate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tương tự khí hậu nóng và ẩm

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Adjective

We've had a lot of tropical nights this summer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A tropical plant.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thực vật nhiệt đới

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Noun

The potato, as a mountain tropical plant, is capable of growing in cooler weather than any other tropical except the Nasturtian.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “tropical” mean?

Of or pertaining to the tropics, the equatorial region between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south.

Is “tropical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.