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tropics

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/ˈtrɒpɪks/ · trop-ics

The region of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by a warm climate year-round.

Meanings

nounformal

The region of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by a warm climate year-round.

زمین کا وہ علاقہ جو خط سرطان اور خط جدی کے درمیان واقع ہے، جو سال بھر گرم آب و ہوا رکھتا ہے۔

خط استوا

Khat Istawa

Synonyms

tropical zonetropics regionequatorial zoneاستوائی علاقہخط استوااستوائی زون

Antonyms

polar regiontemperate zoneقطبی علاقہمعتدل زون

Common Collocations

  • tropical climate
  • tropics exploration
  • tropics vegetation

Example Sentences

The tropics are known for their diverse ecosystems.

خط استوا اپنے متنوع ماحولیاتی نظام کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Khat Istawa apne mutanawi maholiyati nizam ke liye jana jata hai.

Many fruits grow abundantly in the tropics.

بہت سے پھل خط استوا میں وافر مقدار میں اگتے ہیں۔

Bohat se phal Khat Istawa mein wafar miqdaar mein ugte hain.

Traveling to the tropics can be an exciting adventure.

خط استوا کا سفر ایک دلچسپ مہم ہوسکتا ہے۔

Khat Istawa ka safar ek dilchasp muhim hosakta hai.

Easily Confused With

tropic:Tropic refers to either of the two lines (Cancer and Capricorn) that define the borders of the tropics, while tropics refers to the entire region between these lines.

Word Family

tropical
adjectiveاستوائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of warm weather and palm trees when you hear 'tropics'.

Imagine a sunny beach with palm trees and vibrant wildlife.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "tropikos" — pertaining to turn or change (based on the sun's position)

First known use: 14th century

The word 'tropics' has its roots in Greek, where 'tropikos' means related to the turning of the sun. This reflects the regions of Earth where the sun is directly overhead at noon at least once a year.