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neotropical

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɒpɪkəl

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adj

Meaning 1

Occurring in tropical America, i.e. the tropics of the New World.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

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adj

Meaning 2

Relating to the Neotropic ecozone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *nu Proto-Indo-European *néwos Proto-Hellenic *néwos Ancient Greek νέος (néos) Ancient Greek νεο- (neo-)der. English neo- English tropic English -al English tropical English neotropical From neo- + tropical.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: neotrooppinen — occurring in tropical America
  • Polish: neotropikalny — occurring in tropical America
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