Tropical

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the tropics, the region between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Describes hot, humid climates with lush vegetation.

“The tropical rainforest contains an incredible diversity of plant and animal species.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

Syllables

trop·i·cal

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Synonyms

equatorialtorrid

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Wordle

Contains -AL ending and -CAL pattern; letter O appears twice

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; good 8-letter word with balanced values

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