extratropical

/ˌekstrəˈtrɑpɪkəl/ /ˌɛkstrəˈtrɑpɪkəl/

Meanings

adjective

Occurring outside the tropics, usually in temperate latitudes.

Examples :

"The extratropical storm caused a significant disruption to the school's after-school activities. "

adjective

Lacking or having lost tropical characteristics.

Examples :

"The extratropical storm, now that it had moved away from the warm ocean waters, brought cold rain and strong winds to the coast, unlike the typical warm and humid tropical cyclones. "

weather geography environment

Related Words

tropics noun

/ˈtrɑpɪks/ /ˈtroʊpɪks/

The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

"Many exotic fruits like mangoes and pineapples grow well in the tropics. "

disruption noun

/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/

An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

"The loud construction outside caused a major disruption to my online class. "

activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

latitudes noun

/ˈlætɪtjuːdz/ /ˈlætɪtuːdz/

The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.

"The map showed the different climates at various latitudes, with the coldest areas near the poles and the hottest near the equator. "

occurring verb

/əˈkɜːɹɪŋ/ /əˈkɝɪŋ/

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

cyclones noun

/ˈsaɪˌkloʊnz/

(broad sense) A weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure

"During cyclone season, people living near the coast prepare for strong winds and heavy rain. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

temperate verb

/ˈtɛmpəɹət/

To render temperate; to moderate

"The teacher tried to temperate the students' excitement before the field trip so they would listen to the safety instructions. "

tropical noun

/ˈtrɑpɪkəl/ /ˈtrɒpɪkəl/

A tropical plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many tropicals, including hibiscus and plumeria. "

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "