English word tropophilous comes from English -philous, English tropo-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -philous | English (eng) | Having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something. |
| tropo- | English (eng) | Combining form used in forming words relating to something for which changeability is a defining characteristic. |
| tropophilous | English (eng) | (biology) Adapted to seasonal changes. |