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arctic

UK
/ˈɑːk.tɪk/
US
/ˈɑrktɪk/
arcticadjective
UK
/ˈɑːk.tɪk/
US
/ˈɑrktɪk/
Generally not comparable; comparative and superlative forms are rare and often considered incorrect.
Translations
arctiqueRelatif à l’Arctique; par extension, très froid.
The arctic winds made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Les vents arctiques rendaient difficile de rester dehors longtemps.
Additional translations
glacialS’emploie pour insister sur un froid intense.
Definitions
Extremely cold; frigid.
The arctic winds made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Relating to the regions around the North Pole.
The arctic landscape is home to polar bears and seals.
Synonyms
polar
frigid
icy
cold
gelid
wintry
chilly
arcticproper noun
Definitions
The region of the Earth surrounding the North Pole, characterized by extreme cold, ice, and unique wildlife.
Climate change is rapidly affecting the Arctic.
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