equatorial
//ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl//
Adjective
equatorialCanonical form
more equatorialComparative
most equatorialSuperlative
1
Of, relating to, or located near the equator of the Earth.
Equatorial regions experience high temperatures and humidity throughout the year.
2
Characteristic of regions near the equator, especially referring to hot and humid climate conditions.
The equatorial climate makes this region hot and humid all year round.
3
(Astronomy) Relating to or denoting a type of telescope mounting that follows the rotation of the sky by having one axis parallel to the Earth's axis of rotation.
The observatory installed an equatorial mount to track celestial objects across the night sky.