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polar

/ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

related to the very cold areas near the North or South Pole.

When to Use

📚Academic Writing📰News & Media✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

Polar bears are in danger because the ice is melting.

The polar regions are some of the most extreme places on Earth.

Full Definition

The line joining the points of contact of tangents drawn to meet a curve from a point called the pole of the line.

Related Words

Synonyms:
arcticfreezingicy
Antonyms:
tropicalequatorial
Word Family:
polaritypolarizepolarization