arctic

//ˈɑːrk.tɪk//
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Adjective

arcticCanonical form
1

Relating to the regions around the North Pole.

Arctic animals have adapted to survive in extremely cold temperatures.

2

Extremely cold; freezing.

The arctic wind made it impossible to stay outside for long.

Synonym

polarfrigidicy

Antonym

tropicalwarm

Noun

1

The Arctic region, the area surrounding the North Pole.

Scientists are studying climate change in the Arctic.