tropic

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Tropic' is when something moves or turns towards something else. It's used a lot in biology; like when plants grow toward sunlight, that's called phototropic.

Examples in Different Contexts

In geography, 'tropic' is used to denote specific areas of latitude. A geographer might explain, 'The tropic regions are situated between the Tropic of Cancer to the north and the Tropic of Capricorn to the south, experiencing high temperatures and significant biodiversity.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

We've optimized our homepage with brighter color blocks to create more visually appealing elements.

Response:

Indeed, the bright color blocks do make our website more tropic, drawing users' gaze where we want them to look.

Research

Scenario:

We've observed some intriguing behaviors in these microorganisms when exposed to different environmental conditions.

Response:

Yes, particularly this strain of bacteria, which appears to be tropic towards hotter environments.