Arctic

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrktɪk/

Definitions of arctic

adjective relating to the regions around the North Pole

Example Sentences

A1 The Arctic weather is very cold.

A2 Polar bears live in the Arctic region.

B1 Scientists study the Arctic ecosystem to understand climate change.

B2 Exploring the Arctic requires specialized equipment and training.

C1 The Arctic Circle is an important region for understanding global climate patterns.

C2 Research expeditions to the Arctic provide valuable data for climate scientists.

Examples of arctic in a Sentence

formal The arctic region is known for its extreme cold temperatures and unique wildlife.

informal I heard that it's freezing in the arctic right now.

slang I wouldn't last a minute in the arctic, I hate the cold!

figurative Her icy glare could rival the arctic chill.

Grammatical Forms of arctic

• past tense: arcticed
• plural: arctics
• comparative: more arctic
• superlative: most arctic
• present tense: arctic
• future tense: will be arctic
• perfect tense: have been arctic
• continuous tense: is being arctic
• singular: arctic
• positive degree: arctic
• infinitive: to arctic
• gerund: arcticing
• participle: arcticed

Origin and Evolution of arctic

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'arctic' comes from the Greek word 'arktikos', meaning 'of the bear' or 'northern'. This is in reference to the constellation Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, which is visible in the northern sky.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'arctic' has come to specifically refer to the region around the North Pole, characterized by cold temperatures and ice. It is now commonly used to describe the northernmost part of the Earth.