Definition

Describing areas or climates that are not tropical, typically characterized by cooler temperatures and different weather patterns.

Example

The nontropical regions of the country experience four distinct seasons.

Conversation

I heard that there are some really beautiful plants that thrive in nontropical regions.

Really? I didn't know that! What kind of plants are we talking about?

Things like lavender and certain types of ferns can do well in nontropical areas.

That's interesting! I might want to try growing some of those in my garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nontropical → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "tropical" (from Greek "tropikos", meaning pertaining to a turn or change, specifically referring to the tropics). The word "nontropical" means not pertaining to the tropics or regions characterized by a warm climate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'tropical' referring to warm regions. This helps you remember that 'nontropical' describes areas that are not warm or tropical.

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