tropical depression
trop·i·cal de·pres·sion
T t Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [trop-i-kuh l for 1–4, 6 dih-presh-uh n]
- /ˈtrɒp ɪ kəl for 1–4, 6 dɪˈprɛʃ ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [trop-i-kuh l for 1–4, 6 dih-presh-uh n]
- /ˈtrɒp ɪ kəl for 1–4, 6 dɪˈprɛʃ ən/
Definitions of tropical depression words
- noun tropical depression an atmospheric low-pressure system originating in the tropics, specifically, a tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained wind speed is 38 miles per hour (62 kilometers per hour) or less. 1
- noun tropical depression an area of heavy rains and winds, the first stage in the development of a possible hurricane 0
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Origin of tropical depression
First appearance:
before 1845 One of the 33% newest English words
1845-50; tropical + depression (in the sense “(low atmospheric pressure”)
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Parts of speech for Tropical depression
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tropical depression popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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