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Meaning of polar
Relating to or situated at the North or South Pole
Etymology of polar
From Latin polaris, from polus, from Greek polos, meaning 'axis' or 'pivot'
Historically used to describe the celestial poles, and later extended to describe regions near the Earth's poles
Synonyms
arctic
icy
frigid
chilly
glacial
frosty
wintry
cold
chilly
frozen
gelid
cryogenic
refrigerated
brisk
crisp
invigorating
refreshing
bracing
biting
nippy
piercing
sharp
bitter
harsh
severe
rigorous
austere
Spartan
bleak
inhospitable
unforgiving
hostile
extreme
intense
fierce
savage
violent
turbulent
tempestuous
stormy
inclement
unpleasant
disagreeable
uninviting
forbidding
daunting
intimidating
treacherous
perilous
hazardous
dangerous
treacherous
Definitions
- Relating to or situated at the North or South Pole
- * (of a molecule) having a charge or dipole moment
- * (of a coordinate system) having axes that meet at a point (the pole) and are perpendicular to a plane of reference
Usage Examples
- The polar regions are experiencing significant climate change
- * The polar bear is well adapted to its Arctic habitat
- * The molecule has a polar bond, resulting in a dipole moment
Antonyms
tropical
equatorial
warm
temperate
mild
balmy
sunny
pleasant
agreeable
inviting
forgiving
hospitable
gentle
moderate
calm
peaceful
serene
tranquil
still
quiet
motionless
stagnant
inactive
dormant
sluggish
slow
lethargic
apathetic
indifferent
neutral
middle
mediocre
average
normal
standard
typical
usual
customary
familiar
common
ordinary